Senate ‘vote-a-rama’ produces few wins for workers
And the wins workers got, on amendments denouncing USPS cuts and advocating paid family and medical leave, may only be symbolic.
AFL-CIO, allies praise White House drive for paid family leave law
The AFL-CIO, women's rights groups, and their allies are praising a new campaign to push Congress to enact a paid family and medical leave law.
Fight for 15 announces largest nationwide strike ever
"We need to fight for everyone, especially for those who feel that they can't fight by themselves."
Massive outpouring expected Apr. 15 in the Fight for $15
Low wage workers throughout the county are gearing up for the April 15 national demonstration demanding a raise in the minimum wage.
Jim Hightower opens new front in fight to save postal service
"The Postal Service takes in $68 billion a year in revenue and Wall Street wants it."
Today in labor history: César Chávez born in 1927
Chávez was also an early environmentalist, warning the public of the devastating effects of pesticides on both farmworkers and consumers.
Missouri unionists, businesses, officials mobilize vs. 'right-to-work'
They packed the Small Business Committee hearing room and offered detailed testimony on the benefits of unionization and the harm such a law would cause.
Wisconsin companies join the fight against right-to-work-for-less
Businesses even say they will move out of state in order to avoid the law's negative effects on their bottom lines.
Illinois Gov. Rauner's anti-labor ploy actually boosts a union local
When many working families are facing hardship and workers' rights are under attack, solidarity is still our best defense.
Danny Glover tells young unionists they are making history
"Each generation makes its own history... We need your voices here now more than ever."
