Seattle teacher’s strike solid on day four
Five thousand Seattle school teachers spent the day honoring those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
Millions of union members to get wage hikes this year
"This country is having an important debate about raising wages and tackling income inequality."
In Colombia, it’s killer Coke the union must fight
For decades Coca Cola has abused and even killed workers who want better lives.
Missouri right-to-work for less fight comes down to the wire
With the GOP-dominated state legislature convening Sept. 16 for a "veto override" session, unionists are going door-to-door to campaign for "No Override on RTW/HB116".
Trumka: Pope should tell Congress to support economic justice
"As Pope Francis says, the rules were made by people and can be changed by people to be more fair to people."
NAFTA impact: your Oreo cookies made in Mexico, not Chicago
Starting soon, your Oreo cookies will be made in Mexico, not Chicago, and it's all thanks to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Top women’s group hails Obama order on paid leave
Obama announced the executive order in a speech after a Labor Day breakfast with union leaders in Boston.
Thousands protest Koch Brothers convention in Ohio
"Too many people have fought too hard, for too long, under tough conditions, for us to allow a handful of greedy billionaires to steal our democracy."
First female U.S. train engineer inducted into N.D. Railroad Hall of Fame
Thirty-nine years ago, Ramona Dockter became the first female freight train engineer.
White House threatens to veto GOP anti-VA worker bill
If HR1994 becomes law, the VA would in essence return to the spoils system of the 1800s, where bosses could fire workers for political reasons - or none at all.
