Sumi Abedin, survivor of Bangladesh factory fire, tours U.S. (with video)
When fire broke out the supervisors told the female employees to return to work but smoke soon filled the factory.
Today in labor history: Devastating Oklahoma City bombing
The Oklahoma explosion (caused by a detonated truck bomb) took 168 lives including 19 children, and injured 680 people.
Obama nominee’s support for civil rights too much for GOP
Several plan to quiz Perez on his stewardship of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, which he now heads.
Unions push plan for green infrastructure jobs
Just how old and how badly in need of upgrading is the U.S. power grid?
Unions oppose letting Japan into trade pact
The Steelworkers, the Autoworkers and the AFL-CIO formally oppose letting Japan join talks on the latest controversial "free trade" treaty, the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Today in labor history: Superman, hero of downtrodden, is born
Today marks the 75th anniversary of Superman's first appearance in DC's Action Comics No. 1, published April 18, 1938.
San Francisco Symphony musicians ratify new contract
The musicians, members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 6, overcame draconian proposals to slash pay of substitutes and extras.
Over labor opposition, House OKs anti-NLRB bill
Over labor and Democratic opposition, the GOP-run House has narrowly approved legislation (HR1120) to try to shut down the National Labor Relations Board.
Boston unionists stepped up when bombs hit marathon
Police managed to peacefully disperse the massive crowd. Firefighters responded to the alarms with trucks, ambulances, EMTs, and specially trained union members.
Environmental and union leaders say unity is a must
Unionists and environmentalists face common enemies - in corporate suites and Congress.
