Labor steps up 2010 grassroots election push
Union officials with the nation's largest labor group, the AFL-CIO, which represents about 11 million workers, say they plan to step up the pressure as the midterm 2010 election cycle approaches.
Missouri labor gears up for elections
"We represent the workers of this state," Labor Council President Bob Soutier told union leaders and political candidates here at a Labor 2010 Kick-off meeting.
Chavez-Thompson energizes labor
The governor's race may get the highest media profile and the most campaign donations, but it's Linda Chavez-Thompson for Texas Lieutenant Governor that really puts fire underneath union activists.
Organized unity in action needed, says labor leader
"Organized, mobilized unity in action - that is what will save the ordinary American," Stewart Acuff, of the Utility Workers' Union of America, told a packed Jobs with Justice Workers' Rights Board meeting here June 18.
UAW faces attacks like never before, says Gettelfinger
The UAW and its workers have been through a tumultuous period, as the 75-year-old union meets this week in Detroit.
Union’s 2010 mission: channel worker anger in positive direction
Workers are "frustrated, anxious and angry" about "an economy that doesn't work for them," and labor must harness that outrage, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka told a panel last week.
Texas labor isn’t waiting
A particular target for Texas trade unionists is anti-worker Republican Gov. Rick Perry, who continues to embarrass his state before the nation by defending BP.
New SEIU president to “refocus” union
WASHINGTON (PAI)--The Service Employees will "refocus" itself by pumping $4 million into organizing African-American and Latino workers, adding funds to their political campaign chest for selected races, and by trying to repair relations with the rest of organized labor -- with one exception -- says new President Mary Kay Henry.
Retirees celebrate health care reform, prepare for mid-term elections
The 4-million-member Alliance for Retired Americans celebrated the health care reform law at its recent convention, and prepared for the upcoming mid-term elections.
Arkansas primary becomes test for labor
The labor movement has become a force to be reckoned with in the Arkansas Democratic Senate primary.
