Video: Steelworkers fight for a fair deal
Their contract with ArcelorMittal expired September 1; the union is staying on the job in hopes of a fair contract, but are ready to fightback in what are very tough negotiations.
Steelworkers and teachers: Two unions, one struggle
In other words: To make money for the shareholders, workers have to go without; to keep the banks happy, public schools have to tighten their belts.
Video: Despite anti-union attacks, steelworkers rally for contract, justice
United Steelworkers (USW) union members and allies demonstrated this past week in two separate rallies for a fair contract for workers who produce steel.
Illinois GOP governor solicits retirees as strikebreakers
Rauner also failed to deny reports that he is considering calling on the Illinois National Guard to replace state workers in the event of a lockout or strike.
Teamsters score big win in Southern California
The win is the biggest in the history of Teamsters Joint Council 42, which covers Southern California, Nevada and Hawaii.
Nurses: court decision is a threat to public health and safety, workers' rights
The case, Friedrichs v. CTA (California Teachers Association), involves a challenge supported by far right anti-union groups.
Kasich yanks collective bargaining rights from 10,000 Ohio care workers
Gov. John Kasich has yanked collective bargaining rights from 10,000 Ohio home health care and child care workers.
Striking auto mechanics locked out, putting up a fight
The automobile mechanics strike here at Al Piemonte Chevrolet, now over 30 weeks long, has deteriorated into a lock-out situation.
Illinois legislature Democrats vow to protect workers
The first scheme they plan to stop is any Republican effort to impose a so-called "right to work" law in the Land of Lincoln.
Grapes of Wrath: California farmworkers fight to unionize
No union can survive without being able to win contracts and thus being able to make substantial changes in wages and conditions.
