Asian Americans tackle job discrimination
Job discrimination is on the rise for Asian Americans, one of the fastest-growing minority group in the U.S., and now number 15 million nationwide.
Labor's use of giant rat deemed legal
The National Labor Relations Board recently ruled the giant inflatable rat used by the labor movement is legal, even at demonstrations in front of secondary employers.
Labor board sides with Red Cross workers
The Red Cross is trying to drive down the wages and benefits of its unionized workers.
California teachers arrested
A week of statewide teacher protests in California included the arrest of 26 members of the California Teachers Association.
AFL-CIO head: If you’re not supporting us we won’t support you
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said he supports unions taking an independent political approach in their fight to build the power of workers.
Concert in tribute to Anne Feeney a big success
Hundreds gathered in New York to honor activist and folk singer Anne Feeny during a night filled with music and appreciation for her life's work.
“Rebel Girl” Gurley Flynn inducted into Labor Hall of Fame
"We stand on the shoulders of giants," Teamsters President James Hoffa said to hundreds of people at the induction ceremony, held at Teamsters headquarters.
Labor leader calls for 500,000 "soldiers" to defend democracy
Tens of thousands of workers and their supporters have hit the streets circulating petitions to put the measure to repeal Senate Bill 5 as a referendum on the November ballot.
Is your paycheck correct? There's an app for that!
The U.S. Department of Labor launched a new application for smart-phone users that aims to empower workers to stand up for their rights if employers deny them their hard-earned pay.
Machinists, labor board official say Boeing broke law
Machinist workers are gathering allies as the battle grows over a top NLRB official's statement that Boeing broke labor law by moving aircraft production to anti-union South Carolina.
