Virginia Democratic primaries a victory for labor-backed candidates
The June 9 Democratic primary in Virginia ended in a clean sweep for a new labor and community group's roster of candidates.
LA supporters take to the streets to back fired El Super worker
On a hot summer day in LA, Fermin Rodriquez, a fired El Super market worker, marched alongside community, labor and religious leaders.
Triqui migrants do the work, but want change
"When I see people working in the field, I see a lack of equality. If it wasn't for them the crops wouldn't get grown or harvested."
Teachers’ unions begin presidential endorsement process
The meetings are important because the teachers unions are known for their members' political activism, intelligence, credibility, and reach.
Catholic Church and labor leaders vow joint push for social justice
The Roman Catholic Church and the U.S. labor movement are working more closely together than ever.
New Haven march calls for hiring to end jobs crisis
Every neighborhood and many unions rallied together behind the banner of New Haven Rising for good jobs for city residents.
“Right-to-work” goes down the drain in Maine
Following effective worker lobbying, meetings, phone calls and 10,000 post cards, RTW legislation was defeated by a 90-52 margin in the state House.
Labor, allies push to derail Fast Track for good
Unions and their allies are doubling up their pressure on Congress to derail Fast Track for good.
Why 2016 is all about raising pay
How has the middle class dissolved and childhood poverty risen while we continue to create more millionaires and billionaires?
Labor-led coalition deals blow to trade deal
The TPP deal would trash workers' rights, kill jobs, and open the floodgates to new rounds of outsourcing.
