Minneapolis resumes march towards paid sick leave law, as Vermont enacts one
After a pause for a city-mandated study, Minneapolis has resumed its march towards enacting a paid sick and family leave law.
OSHA issues rule to curb silica dust exposure
The Obama administration today issued a final rule that it says would cut workers' exposure to harmful silica dust in half.
Long ATI lockout ends with Steelworkers win
"The strength and solidarity of our union paid off with a fair contract that contains virtually none of the drastic concessions ATI sought to arbitrarily impose."
Obama budget keeps “Cadillac tax” on union health plans
The Cadillac tax took center stage for union leaders. All - and their members - want it completely repealed. Obama opposes that.
Arkansas poultry workers see wages plucked
Tyson Foods delivered the news to shareholders that its income soared by 49 percent; but the poultry workers who made all this money for the chicken titan face serious struggles.
House GOP votes to curb asbestos victims’ class action suits
The House's GOP majority rammed through legislation to curb class action suits and throw open asbestos' victims medical records/payments.
Keystone saga continues: Firm sues govt., seeks damages under NAFTA
TransCanada, Keystone XL's sponsor, sued in federal court in Houston to overturn the federal rejection of the pipeline project.
Firefighters gain allies in drive to ban toxic chemicals in furniture
"When toxic flame retardants burn - and they do burn - it creates a serious health risk for our members."
Survey: Health care premiums continue to outpace inflation and wages
The survey confirms what most workers already feel: Health care costs are gobbling up more and more of their wages.
Survey results reveal working women’s health info needs
Working women most want information on diet and nutrition, fitness and exercise, and issues around aging.
