Labor launches annual King observance tonight
The labor movement is celebrating its ties to the civil rights movement here this weekend as the AFL-CIO gathers to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Teamsters win union contract for West Coast port drivers
The Teamsters, after a long organizing campaign and extended bargaining, have won and ratified a first contract for a notable group of West Coast workers.
Teachers praise president’s gun control agenda
Leaders of the nation's two teachers unions praised President Obama and lawmakers who have unveiled comprehensive gun control proposals.
Illinois governor waging war on public service workers
The rights of public service workers seem to be of no consequence to Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn.
Workers win safety deal at Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf
In a landmark settlementwith implications for all Hyatt workers, the Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf hotel has withdrawn its appeal of citations related to housekeeper injuries.
Letter Carriers slam new federal report on postal service
A new federal report on the financial ills of the U.S. Postal Service is a reiteration of previous justifications for huge agency prepayments of future retirees' health care costs.
Labor Secretary Solis resigns, Trumka lauds her service
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, who repeatedly declared herself "the new sheriff in town" on behalf of workers the last four years, resigned her position on Jan. 9.
Unions hit GOP on Sandy aid
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka termed Boehner's decision "a slap in the face." Others were more caustic.
Despite "right to work," union organizing not letting up in Michigan
Tea Party Republicans should have witnessed what took place last night at the Cesar Chavez Academy, a large for-profit charter school in Southwest Detroit.
Signed in secret, Michigan law takes effect in April
The "right to work for less" law can be overturned.
