As matter of survival, unions double down on diversity
The 50-plus unions of the AFL-CIO redoubled its efforts to diversify its ranks and leadership with more women, workers of color, LGBT and young workers.
Labor's stance on immigrant workers has changed, says Trumka
"When people use the word "immigrant" as an insult or as a way to degrade people - I take it personally."
Union leaders reiterate support for immigration reform
Union leaders have strongly supported comprehensive immigration reform, including a path to eventual legalization and citizenship for 11 million undocumented people.
Union leaders: Time is now for immigration reform
The executive council of the AFL-CIO unanimously passed a resolution demanding that the Congress of the United States immediately pass immigration reform.
Top Latino labor leader talks immigration law with Obama
Service Employees Secretary-Treasurer Eliseo Medina told President Obama of SEIU's all-out commitment to immigration reform.
Labor mounts drive to protect Latino vote
They're joined in their drive by other progressive groups, Hispanic groups - such as La Familia Vota - and labor allies.
Union and Obama super PAC buy $4 million in ads
The Service Employees and Priorities USA have bought ads in key states with Hispanic-American populations, exposing the anti-worker, anti-Hispanic record Mitt Romney.
Civil rights group: Stop speedup in poultry plants!
The National Council of La Raza, has joined the campaign against an Obama administration Agriculture Department proposal to speed up poultry plant processing lines.
Unions take aim at discrimination against Latinas
"For Latinas, the pathway to social and economic advancement is lined with hurdles," says the 134-page Trabajadoras: Challenges and Conditions of Latina Workers in the United States.
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.
