GOP-run Senate panel moves against the NLRB
With the Senate Labor Committee now in the hands of Republicans, both labor committees on Capitol Hill are attacking workers' rights enforced by the NLRB.
Longshore union calls employer port shutdown “bad for U.S. economy”
The union has repeatedly emphasized it is committed to reaching a new agreement as quickly as possible, and says only a few issues remain to be negotiated.
Illinois GOP governor rolls out right-wing anti-union agenda
New Illinois GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner yanked union rights to collect dues or fees from thousands of home health caregivers in the state.
Today in African American history: Birthday of writer Alice Walker
The writer and activist Alice Walker was born on this day in 1944 in Putnam County, Georgia.
Nissan rejects offer to mediate Mississippi dispute with UAW
The car firm claimed that "entering mediation over issues raised might violate U.S. national labor law."
Teachers, unions weigh in as Senate panel starts rewrite of federal education law
Ever since Bush's No Child Left Behind, teachers, parents, administrators and lawmakers have been at odds over how to judge schools, kids and teachers.
Striking auto mechanics locked out, putting up a fight
The automobile mechanics strike here at Al Piemonte Chevrolet, now over 30 weeks long, has deteriorated into a lock-out situation.
Immokalee workers pact with Fresh Market sets “new precedent”
This sets an "important new precedent that supports growers who are making investments to improve labor conditions on their farms with increased market share."
Today in African American history: Celebrating life of Bob Marley
Bob Marley, the internationally famous and influential performer of reggae music, was born in northern Jamaica on this date in 1945.
Houston, we have a problem: Strike at major oil refineries
"Houston has the worst record in Texas, and Texas has the worst record in the nation when it comes to workplace fatalities or catastrophes."
