AFT local battles Missouri anti-teacher tenure initiative
Teach Great, a coalition backed by billionaire Rex Sinquefield, is funding the ballot initiative.
Yuengling Brewery billionaire pushes "right-to-work" in my home county
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, where I grew up, is famous for two things: anthracite coal and union organizing.
Today in labor history: The 1937 “Women’s Day Massacre”
On June 19, 1937, police in Youngstown, Ohio, used tear gas on women and children, including at least one infant in his mother's arms, during the historic strike at Republic Steel.
Today in labor history: Hawaiian workers win collective bargaining
On May 21, 1945, the Hawaii Employee Relations Act was signed, guaranteeing the predominantly Native Hawaiian and Asian immigrant pineapple and sugar workers the right to bargain collectively.
ALPA wins recognition vote at JetBlue
The third time was the charm for ALPA as they won union recognition at JetBlue Airways Corporation with 71 percent of ballots cast, the union announced on April 22.
Oregon ‘right-to-work’ initiative dropped
Sponsors of two anti-union initiative petitions agreed to withdraw their measures aimed at the Oregon ballot in November.
Biden blasts “right-to-work”
Business and right wing backers of so-called "right to work" laws really want "the right for them to eliminate your right to have a say in your work."
Justices: Collective bargaining determines pay for putting on protective gear
In a 9-0 decision on Jan. 27, justices said time used in taking off and putting on the gear is a bargainable subject under labor law.
Today in Labor History: Clayton Antitrust Act signed
On October 15, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signs the Clayton Antitrust Act establishing that unions are not "conspiracies" under the law.
Orlando unionists organize for more worker power
ORLANDO, Fla. - Even in a state with a "right-to-work" law like Florida, workers still need to join unions and leverage their power by collectively bargaining with employers.
