AFGE leader calls GOP plan for federal workers a “spoils” system
"The platform advocates such profound changes to the terms of government employment that it would bring to end the merit-based, apolitical civil service system."
GOP platform backs national right to work law, hits federal workers
To nobody's surprise, the Republican Party platform, adopted at its convention in Cleveland, backs a national so-called "right to work" law and slams workers.
Five top union leaders endorse Iran nuclear arms control pact
"Obama promised to choose diplomacy and engagement over conflict; by working to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran, he has helped to fulfill that pledge."
White House threatens to veto GOP anti-VA worker bill
If HR1994 becomes law, the VA would in essence return to the spoils system of the 1800s, where bosses could fire workers for political reasons - or none at all.
Top union leader describes GOP presidential hopefuls as money-grubbing
"Americans deserve better than mean-spirited, self-serving politicians."
Obama announces new overtime pay rule
Overturning a cutback the GOP Bush Administration instituted a decade ago, Obama announced a new overtime pay rule on June 30.
AFL-CIO, ally protest deep cuts in House Labor-HHS money bill
The legislation cuts employment and training funds, job services, job safety and health funding, kills health care quality evaluation and ACA funding of prevention programs.
Unions criticize GOP proposal to spin off Federal Aviation Administration
Unions representing workers at the FAA are criticizing a House Republican proposal to spin off the administration.
Retirees, allies rally at Cleveland hearing
The Republican Party, supporting Social Security cuts and attacks on pensions, has declared war on retirees.
Steelworkers' Gerard rules out GOP presidential hopefuls
Steelworkers are known for their political savvy and impressive organizing around political and economic issues.
