Presidential candidates knocking at labor’s door this week
The AFL-CIO hopes to lay out a strategy to unite workers across the country behind its Raising Wages Agenda and behind a broad program of progressive action.
Clinton, Sanders meet top union leaders
The two leading Democratic presidential contenders met behind closed doors with top union leaders to talk positions and strategy.
Jeb cracks the whip: work longer and harder!
Jeb Bush, a boy born to wealth and privilege, lectured last week that Americans should work longer hours.
Sanders draws roars from union retirees
Retired unionists represent the consistently largest and most-active political constituency - the elderly.
Ex-CWA President Cohen to campaign for Sanders
"Bernie realizes that workers' rights in the U.S. remain under attack and near the bottom of the world's democracies."
Virginia Democratic primaries a victory for labor-backed candidates
The June 9 Democratic primary in Virginia ended in a clean sweep for a new labor and community group's roster of candidates.
Teachers’ unions begin presidential endorsement process
The meetings are important because the teachers unions are known for their members' political activism, intelligence, credibility, and reach.
Labor launches Forward Baltimore to register 10,000 voters
The campaign will bring out at least 75 percent of newly-registered voters in for the primary elections in April 2016.
Buying elections, local style, in Chicago
The politicians "are marinated in money" says Steelworkers President Leo Gerard.
Steelworkers' Gerard rules out GOP presidential hopefuls
Steelworkers are known for their political savvy and impressive organizing around political and economic issues.
