Top labor leader: November election most important in 80 years
In a speech in Homestead, Pa., Leo Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers, declared that corporate money in politics threatens to overwhelm the voice of labor unions.
Biggest public worker union elects new president
"You provide the safe neighborhoods, you provide the good schools, you provide the hospitals. We owe you!" Biden declared.
Mine workers stay neutral in presidential race
The governing council of the union's campaign finance committee, or PAC, backed Smith's comment and added Romney is unacceptable so far, too.
Firefighters formally endorse Obama
The Fire Fighters, one of the most politically active unions - and one that is plurality Republican - formally endorsed Democratic President Barack Obama.
NLRB: GOP heavy hitter Adelson must bargain with guards’ union
None of the 40,000 workers at any Sands casino are unionized.
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.
Steelworkers remember martyrs, fight for living
The Republic Steel mill in south Chicago is sacred ground for the American labor movement.
Two big unions turn up heat in presidential race
With the presidential campaign in full swing following President Obama's formal re-election announcement, two top unions jumped in hard.
Trumka’s answer to “Are we better off?”
Former President George W. Bush lost U.S. jobs during a good economy. Obama has created jobs during the disastrous economy he inherited.
Workers seek high office in Wisconsin
He seeks an open U.S. House seat this fall in the Democratic-leaning district centered around the state capital.
