Las Vegas Teamsters beat Coke decertification attempt
Coca-Cola's attempt to get rid of the Teamsters and a union contract in Las Vegas fizzled out like so much bad soda.
USPS hiring freeze hurts veterans, postal workers say
While the USPS was closed on Veterans Day, Portland, Ore. postal employees used their day off to say that if USPS really wants to honor veterans, it should hire them.
European trade unions unite to oppose cuts
Workers launched an unprecedented day of coordinated action across Europe Nov. 14, in the biggest fightback yet.
Steelworkers prevail in contentious negotiations
"Our members' unwavering solidarity throughout the bargaining process in the face of management's high-risk scare tactics and demands for major cutbacks has been rewarded."
USW and big steel firms: pact with U.S. Steel, talks continue with Arcelor-Mittal
Contract negotiations between the United Steel Workers and two of the nation's largest steelmakers, took two different directions right around Labor Day.
Caterpillar strikers carry on David vs. Goliath battle
The company forced a strike with a draconian contract offer that would slash wages, increase health care costs and demolish pensions. Workers rejected the offer by a vote of 504-116.
Hunger strike underway in D.C.
Planned cuts to the U.S. Postal Service that would cost more than 100,000 active workers their jobs and other cuts, prompted eight retired union Letter Carriers to begin a hunger strike in D.C. on June 25. t
Strikers blast Caterpillar greed, reject concessions
Unabashed corporate greed, is how striking workers are describing Caterpillar's efforts to slash wages and benefits while eliminating pensions and seniority rights at their plant here.
Workers say fight to save Post Office goes on
By a 62-37 vote on Apr. 25, the Senate approved a modified postal "reform" bill, S1789. The battle over the future of the Postal Service now moves to the GOP-run House.
Teamsters proposal to restructure bankrupt Hostess
The Teamsters' proposal demands executives, as well as all stakeholders, share equally in financial sacrifices for Hostess to emerge from bankruptcy "instead of paying lip-service to the concept."
