June 20: American Railway Union is founded in Chicago
It was the largest labor union of its time and one of the first industrial unions in the United States.
Congress Hotel strikers on 9th anniversary: “We’re not going anyplace”
"We're not going anyplace, we're still here and we're going to be loud and proud at our protests!"
At DoubleTree, workers fight for "better Florida"
Over 500 Unite Here members, brothers and sisters from other unions, and community allies rallied June 13 outside Orlando's only union hotel.
Chicago teachers cast overwhelming strike authorization vote
With Chicago teachers facing a hostile mayor and Chicago Board of Education in negotiations for a new contract, 90% of teachers union members have voted to authorize a strike.
NLRB: GOP heavy hitter Adelson must bargain with guards’ union
None of the 40,000 workers at any Sands casino are unionized.
In Missouri, some Republicans help stop anti-union push
A dozen or so Republicans signaled their leadership that they wanted no part of the anti-union agenda.
After Wisconsin, unions say they’re in for the long haul
The nation's union presidents emphasized the positive impact of mobilizing union members nationwide for politics after the bitterly contested Wisconsin recall election.
Unions mount effort to end Bush tax cuts
A coalition of unions and progressive groups launched a grassroots effort to end the Bush tax cuts by the end of this year.
Teamsters ratify new contract with Sotheby's, ending 10-month lockout
The 42 Teamsters who work as art handlers for the famed Sotheby's auction house in Manhattan overwhelmingly ratified a new 3-year contract with the firm on May 31, ending the company's 10-month lockout.
The Battle of Toledo
Today in labor history: On May 23, 1934 workers in Toledo Ohio, overcame police and company strike breaking efforts.
