Today in labor history: The 1937 "Women's Day Massacre"
On June 19, 1937, police in Youngstown, Ohio, used tear gas on women and children, including at least one infant in his mother's arms, during the historic strike at Republic Steel.
Walker’s anti-union law heads for new test in court
Here we go again in Wisconsin: Right-wing Gov. Scott Walker's anti-union law is headed for another test in the state's Supreme Court.
Labor spells out what “must” be in immigration bill
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has laid down, in detail, what the federation wants - and doesn't want - in the legislation.
Hearings held on ‘right-to-work’ in Ohio
The Manufacturing & Workforce Development Committee of the Ohio legislature, unanimously voted to table three so-called 'right-to-work' bills.
Today in labor history: Organizing drive that led to formation of USW
On this day in 1936, unionists gathered in Pittsburgh, organized by the Steel Workers Organizing Committee (SWOC).
Teachers’ unions push Congress for broader measures of pupil progress
"We believe all children deserve great schools, and Congress must make the investments so we are ensuring opportunity for all children, not exacerbating current inequities."
Unions report positive reception on the Hill for immigration reform
Unionists who descended on Congress to lobby for comprehensive immigration reform reported many favorable reactions from lawmakers.
Public workers say, fair contracts for all
Thousands of union public workers and their supporters turned out on Wednesday at New York's City Hall park under the slogan "Workers Count, Workers Vote!"
Trumka says a worldwide New Deal is needed
Europe's present experience, past world history, and U.S. federal budget cutting show that "austerity doesn't work" as a way to pull the U.S. and the world out of the Great Recession.
