It's official: UFCW formally rejoins AFL-CIO
Citing the AFL-CIO's new dynamism and activism, UFCW formally rejoined the labor federation on August 8, leaving Change To Win, but not its organizing institute.
Today in labor history: California school workers organize union
On Aug. 9, 1927, 10 school custodians met in Oakland, Calif., to form what was to become the 230,000-member California School Employees Association, representing school support staff throughout the state.
SEIU, AFT join coalition to stop job discrimination vs. gays
"Embedding discrimination against LGBT Americans into our laws and workplaces is not only morally reprehensible, it also makes zero economic sense."
Guild leaders optimistic about new Washington Post and Globe owners
Part of the Guild's optimism comes from the joint announcement by Bezos and current Post management that they intend to extend union contracts at the paper for a year.
Lawmakers probe job safety rules delay
Laws matter. Rules enforcing laws matter. And whether rules are written and enforced, especially for worker safety and health, really matters.
Union locals pledge to halt GOP in 2014 mid-term elections
The GOP momentum spread to states like Wisconsin, where Scott Walker quickly enacted legislation that stripped basic bargaining rights from public employees.
Stories about vulnerable kids take top journalism awards
Stories about some of the world's most vulnerable children, in Afghanistan and Los Angeles, were among the winners of top prizes in The News Guild's annual Heywood Broun Awards competition.
International groups to Iran’s new president: End trade union repression
CODIR's call for action has brought together major UK trade unions.
Today in labor history: Workers’ rule crushed in Hungary
On August 7, 1919, the Republic of the Councils of Hungary in Budapest was crushed by foreign reactionaries.
Corporate ineptitude in Navy contract looms over union drive
Corporate ineptitude on a big U.S. Navy shipbuilding contract is looming over the latest organizing drive among Austal shipyard workers there.
