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.
Can labor recover from its critics? A reply to Francis Fox-Piven
The labor movement has more than its share of critics. It seems like nearly everyone is ready to give it advice, whether solicited or not.
Labor says nation's health at stake in Supreme Court battle
The right wing's use of the Supreme Court to try to destroy President Obama's Affordable Health Care Act endangers the very health of the American people.
MI unions seek bargaining rights amendment
"Working families who built Michigan's middle class now want to rebuild it," Teamsters President James Hoffa said.
Workers across the country slam Verizon for refusing to talk
Members of the Communications Workers of America, other unions and student and community allies protested outside of a Verizon wireless store.
Unions tackle states' practices that hurt workers
The labor movement is beginning to mount a legislative offensive in the sates to stop what it says are "under the radar" attacks on workers.
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.
Anti-worker legislation’s negative impact on women, minorities
The anti-worker legislation pushed for the last 18 months by the Big Business-GOP cabal has a disproportionate impact on women and minorities.
Proposed rules would allow home care workers minimum wage, overtime
Labor-backed Interfaith Worker Justice is mobilizing support for home health care workers.
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.
