Workers suffer as Nabisco CEO makes millions, moves Oreo production line to Mexico
Such contrasts lead the AFL-CIO to publish its yearly study comparing CEO pay and the median pay of U.S. workers.
Labor and allies discuss launching a “Take Down Wall Street” campaign
A giant coalition of unions, progressive groups and grass-roots organizations have been hashing out the mechanics of the drive and its platform.
Staff of British left-wing Morning Star strike over Tory union restrictions
Journalists at the socialist daily, Britain's counterpart to People's World, staged a one-day political strike.
Unions keep up pressure on Verizon
As support spreads nationwide for the 39,000 striking Verizon workers, CWA reveals the company has a massive offshoring operation in the Philippines.
Verizon worker explains why she strikes in open letter to CEO
A rank-and-file Verizon worker penned an open letter to the company's CEO, telling him why he forced her to walk the picket line.
TPP, presidential politics the talk at Steelworkers legislative conference
Lobbying against the looming Trans-Pacific Partnership "free trade pact" was a hot topic there.
Global labor organizations strategize to counter right wing populism
We must include workers in decision-making; thoughtful conversations with trusted messengers can move voters away from right wing populism.
May Day, West Coast style
Two large May Day marches converged upon downtown Los Angeles; the flow of marchers and supporters continued for miles.
Faculty union at Univ. of Illinois ends strike; contract vote May 5
For many of the non-tenured faculty, the long fought battle has finally proven to be victorious.
AFL-CIO: Workplace deaths, injuries on the rise
"Too many workers remain at serious risk of injury, illness or death. There is much more work to be done."
