UAW’s Bob King: We’re in a war for democracy
Retiring UAW President Bob King proclaimed a truism long understood by labor activists - "The amount of power you have determines the amount of justice you get."
UFCW on a roll in southern California
Unionists ratified a new contract with the area's big food chains, and Local 770 passed the 100-store organizing mark at CVS, adding 2,000 members.
“O” for organizing: UAW unfolds fightback program
The United Auto Workers union is unfolding a fightback program at its 36th Constitutional Convention here this week.
In LA and Illinois, unions fight legal battles vs. pension cuts
The LA pension case affects 20,000 present municipal workers and the Illinois case affects 621,000 workers and retirees.
Sweetheart deal with Staples results in postal cuts in San Francisco
"This is a plan to close Post Offices and outsource postal work. A sign on the door that says 'We're closed, go to Staples.' It couldn't get much more obvious.
St. Louis workers rally to support fired Jimmy John's employee
Rasheen Aldridge, an organizer with Show Me $15, has been fired because of his role as a protest organizer.
Labor’s Hall of Fame inducts Susan Holleran, Doug Fraser
Holleran's dedication to telling the stories of hard-working women and men fighting for their rights in the workplace inspired other writers who knew her.
UAW faces big challenges at its 36th Constitutional Convention
As they were getting ready for the big United Auto Workers convention, many members talked about what they say are some of the union's biggest challenges.
New teacher union movement is rising
Teacher unions must unite with parents, students and the community to improve public schools so that we have healthy communities and a vibrant democracy.
Today in labor history: Police open fire on striking steelworkers
Police opened fire on workers who were marching to the Republic Steel plant in south Chicago to set up a picket line.
