Indiana court tosses state’s right-to-work law
An Indiana circuit court judge has tossed out the state's "right to work" law, agreeing with the Operating Engineers that it violates the state's constitution.
Salt of the Earth Labor College celebrates 20th anniversary
TUCSON, Ariz. - When activists here launched Salt of the Earth Labor College in 1993 they didn't know exactly what to expect.
Labor opens house to all U.S. workers
Resolution 5: "The AFL-CIO hereby invites every worker in the United States to join the labor movement either through an affiliate or through Working America."
In bold resolution, AFL-CIO calls for labor law overhaul
"Our nation's basic labor law, the National Labor Relations Act, no longer fulfills its promise to U.S. workers," the AFL-CIO said in a bold resolution passed during the federation's convention.
Trumka urges "culture shift" to build "real working class movement"
In his keynote speech to the AFL-CIO convention, federation President Richard Trumka called for a new type of labor movement, one that fights for all working people's interests.
For dignity and higher wages, Walmart workers risk arrest
ORLANDO, Fla. - Seven members and supporters of OUR Walmart, Organization United for Respect at Walmart, were arrested here for blocking an entrance, during a protest at a Walmart in Orange County, Fla., on Sept. 5.
Fast food workers' strike is "March on Corporate America"
At yesterday's fast food workers strike, Rep. Barbara Lee told workers, " There's no way workers should have to work for minimum wage and still have to rely on food stamps, Section 8 and Medicaid."
Fast food and retail workers to walk out nationwide Aug. 29
If you go to your local fast food joint, you may find something unusual: A picket line. If you want to show support, don't cross it.
In "right-to-work" state, T-Mobile workers struggle for right to work
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Employees at a T-Mobile call center here say they endure a constant battle against the stress that comes from unrealistic performance standards, job insecurity and humiliation.
NLRB judge: Firm’s ‘arbitration agreement’ with workers can’t ban appeals to board
The ban violates the worker's labor law rights, ALJ Melissa Olivero ruled on August 14 in a case involving Fort Lauderdale-based Everglades University.
