Today in labor History: First Medicine Lodge Treaty signed
The Medicine Lodge Treaty is the overall name for three treaties signed between the United States government and southern Plains Indian tribes in October 1867.
Supreme Court moves to aid union busters again
The justices will hear a case about whether union-represented home health care workers must pay for the union's services.
More AFL-CIO Convention coverage here than anywhere else
Many of our hardest working union sisters and brothers just completed the most important AFL-CIO convention in history.
Indiana court tosses state’s right-to-work law
An Indiana circuit court judge has tossed out the state's "right to work" law, agreeing with the Operating Engineers that it violates the state's constitution.
Today in labor history: U.S. tries to overthrow workers' government in Russia
On Sept. 4, 1918, U.S. troops landed at Archangel, in northern Russia, seeking to overthrow the new workers' government that had ousted the czar a year earlier.
Today in labor history: First African-American pilot recognized posthumously
Bullard was rejected by the U.S. Army Air Service because only white pilots were allowed to serve.
Santa Clara council backs Hyatt workers
Dozens of Hyatt workers and community supporters packed the City Council chambers on Monday to speak in favor of a resolution.
Philadelphia charter school teachers rally for unionization
"Having the support of parents, alumni, teachers, and community groups means so much. We are forming a union to provide a better education for our students."
Painters uncover serious lead poisoning threat to St. Louis kids
The St. Louis city school system hired the prime contractor, Raineri Construction, to renovate the two schools where there are special facilities for pregnant teens.
Walmart workers group happy about deal imposed on retail giant
"This settlement will help keep thousands of exposed Walmart workers safe and healthy on the job."
