AFL-CIO launches six-figure ad campaign to stop Fast Track
As soon as Congress introduces Trade Promotion Authority, the AFL-CIO will launch a massive six figure advertising campaign.
Today in labor history: The 1968 Memphis sanitation strike ends
On this date in 1968, the Memphis Sanitation Strike came to an end.
Unions make LA ground zero for raise the wage movement
Californians, from Berkeley to San Diego, were out in force in yesterday's Global Day of Action to raise the wage.
Strapped single mom gets a lift from LA union members
"We were all proud to help her; We know that this young woman is one of thousands who are exploited by corporations that put profits before people."
On Equal Pay Day women call for a level playing field
For women, today is a sobering reminder that not nearly enough has been done to address unfair wages in this country.
Major union, non-union workers unite in build-up for April 15
"We are not going to stop the fight until we tear down the barriers that keep workplace and racial injustices in place."
Labor Dept., unions go to bat in court for same-sex couples
All married couples, whether opposite-sex or same-sex, should have federal family leave rights regardless of where they live.
Two-tier wages to be key issue at UAW talks with Detroit three
"A society built on low-wage jobs does not deliver purchasing power, it only increases the number of workers in poverty."
Growers move to gut California’s farm labor law
Gerawan Farming, one of the country's largest growers, is challenging the law that makes farm workers' union rights enforceable.
Trumka says Colombia example exposes problems with trade deals
"Investors and companies have received benefits," Trumka said, "while workers have not, this has to change."
