Nurses celebrate their day by protesting in Washington
Nurses support legislation to mandate minimum nurse-to-patient ratios and for full collective bargaining rights for nurses employed at the VA.
With future at stake, postal workers fighting for everyone
The American Postal Workers Union's contract expires May 20. The outcome of this will impact every community in America.
Port drivers out on strike, demand companies follow law
Drivers gathered before sunrise, carrying signs and wearing reflective safety vests as they began picketing company trucks.
New AFL-CIO report shows weaknesses in safety, health enforcement
Low fines and lack of jail terms for heads of firms that disobey or disregard safety provide little incentive for companies to obey the law.
May Day 2015: an international affair
On May 1, 2015 in Chicago, the community gathered around the memorial for the Haymarket Martyrs.
LA, Long Beach port drivers forced to strike again
The drivers demand that trucking firms recognize them as employees and bargain with them if they select the Teamsters.
Trumka: Raising wages is measuring stick for presidential campaign support
"The labor movement's doors are open to any candidate who's serious about transforming our economy with high and rising wages."
Eleven “must knows” about safety for Workers Memorial Day
Unions observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew our efforts for safe workplaces.
Examining courts' impact on workers and their rights
Here are some recent lower court cases involving workers.
OSHA sets high goals for National Safety Stand-Down event
In a follow-up to Workers Memorial Day, OSHA will stage the largest occupational safety event ever next month.
