New labor SuperPAC jumps into the political field
The labor movement says it formed the SuperPAC because it will allow unions to bring their program to non-union members.
MO unions plan legislative fightback
The Missouri AFL-CIO Labor Legislative Conference provides union members with an opportunity to talk with their state representatives and state senators about issues important to working families.
Service Employees start campaign to expose secret campaign donors
They're starting with a $25,000 reward to anyone who comes forward with inside information about a corporation's hidden funding of a SuperPAC.
Trumka explains why workers must back Obama
"As president, Barack Obama has placed his faith in America's working men and women to lead our country to economic recovery and to our full potential as a nation," Richard Trumka said during the AFL-CIO Executive Council meeting.
Santorum as president? A nightmare for Steelworkers leader
Leo Gerard, president of the Steelworkers, described over breakfast his recurring nightmare.
Voters have stark choice this November, AFT’s Weingarten says
The AFT, like a number of other unions, had already endorsed President Barack Obama before this meeting.
Unions endorse Obama, gear up for fight vs. 1%
Podhorzer said that by the end of today the AFL-CIO would be kicking off its 2012 election effort by issuing an official endorsement of President Obama's bid for re-election.
Steelworkers formally endorse Obama, unanimously
"This is the right time to do the right thing for a man who proved he is right for the job," said Steelworkers President Leo Gerard.
Labor leaders to focus on 2012 election
As might be expected in a presidential election year, politics will take center stage when the AFL-CIO Executive Council meets.
AFL-CIO: Republicans voted almost 100% wrong on labor issues
The party cleavage was stark in the GOP-run House last year on key votes. Unions use the AFL-CIO figures as part of their evaluations when deciding, locally, whether to support or oppose an incumbent lawmaker.
