Las Vegas Teamsters beat Coke decertification attempt
Coca-Cola's attempt to get rid of the Teamsters and a union contract in Las Vegas fizzled out like so much bad soda.
ATU: Conviction of bus driver ignores real problem, driver fatigue
The November conviction of a non-union intercity bus driver on four manslaughter counts ignores the real problem drivers face.
Today in labor history: “The Agitator” first published
During its run, the tabloid advocated industrial unionism, free speech, sexual freedom, and support for the Industrial Workers of the World.
Unions say the vote reflected a changing America
Union members scored a big victory Nov. 6 by re-electing president Obama. Equally big for them, however, was the success of pro-worker Democrats.
Labor wins key ballot initiatives
Referendums in various states can be useful measures of public attitudes on important issues.
Labor pushing hard in final days before election
Organized labor's final election push turned to get-out-the-vote and voter protection.
Machinists sound out Boeing workers in S.C.
The prospects of launching an organizing drive at the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft construction plant in anti-union South Carolina...
Union member wants to join the “workers’ club” in Congress
Steven Horsford wants to be inducted into a very small group: members of Congress who are, like him, active union members.
Indiana ‘right to work’ law headed for court showdown
Indiana's newly enacted so-called "right to work" law, which deprives unions of money they need to represent workers, is headed for a showdown in state courts.
Nurses’ union ratifies contract with Veterans Administration
"This is precedent-setting both in terms of the rights of RNs in the VA system and for protecting patient care standards."
