Today in labor history: D.C. restaurants integrate
It was on June 8, 1953 that the tide turned in favor of racial equality, and the prejudicial policies of Washington restaurants were expressly forbidden.
NLRB: GOP heavy hitter Adelson must bargain with guards’ union
None of the 40,000 workers at any Sands casino are unionized.
In Missouri, some Republicans help stop anti-union push
A dozen or so Republicans signaled their leadership that they wanted no part of the anti-union agenda.
After Wisconsin, unions say they’re in for the long haul
The nation's union presidents emphasized the positive impact of mobilizing union members nationwide for politics after the bitterly contested Wisconsin recall election.
Unions mount effort to end Bush tax cuts
A coalition of unions and progressive groups launched a grassroots effort to end the Bush tax cuts by the end of this year.
Unions hit Romney on equal pay
A Republican minority in the Senate blocked a vote today on equal pay for women after unions and their allies challenged Romney to back the legislation.
Teamsters ratify new contract with Sotheby's, ending 10-month lockout
The 42 Teamsters who work as art handlers for the famed Sotheby's auction house in Manhattan overwhelmingly ratified a new 3-year contract with the firm on May 31, ending the company's 10-month lockout.
Occupy generation learns from labor history
The success or failure of the American labor movement in the 21st century will be the work of the young.
Efforts to slash Illinois public worker pensions collapse
The legislative session was unable to reach an agreement. Gov. Quinn has promised to call a special summer session to pass pension reform legislation.
Urge to lawmakers: Use Trans-Pacific trade pact to favor workers
The AFL-CIO is urging Congress and the Obama administration to use negotiation of the Trans-Pacific Pact to redo U.S. trade policy to support workers.
