Labor leaders halt political contributions until after fast-track vote
Uunion presidents have decided to condition labor's voluntary political contributions to lawmakers on their fast-track votes, at least for now.
America’s labor movement: Time for a new track on trade policy
"As a teacher I've always placed a premium on what we know, and what we know is that there hasn't been a trade deal yet that benefitted the American people."
Nurses welcome veto of Keystone XL bill
"The miniscule number of jobs it would create are far outweighed by the enormous damage that this project creates to our health and in accelerating the climate crisis."
Speaking for millions, union leaders declare “it’s our turn”
A group of the nation's top union leaders, looking dead serious, filed silently in and up to the front of the press room at the Westin Hotel in Atlanta.
Wisconsin workers again battle Walker’s anti-labor steamroller
Trashing promises to provide a fair hearing, the Republican leader of Wisconsin's state Senate labor committee rammed through a bill that would make union shops illegal.
Wisconsin rising against right to work for less
Walker's deception confronts overwhelming evidence that RTW will further hurt a low-wage state that needs more buying power.
Update: El Super boycott
El Super market workers, along with 100 community organizations, endorse the call to boycott El Super.
A first contract for Brooklyn Cablevision employees
"Many of us never thought we'd see this night come. Many workers had given up hope. But we stuck together through thick and thin."
Longshore union calls employer port shutdown “bad for U.S. economy”
The union has repeatedly emphasized it is committed to reaching a new agreement as quickly as possible, and says only a few issues remain to be negotiated.
Illinois GOP governor rolls out right-wing anti-union agenda
New Illinois GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner yanked union rights to collect dues or fees from thousands of home health caregivers in the state.
