Union leaders and allies arrested at Capitol immigration protest
More than 40 immigrant rights, labor, faith, and other leaders were arrested today on Capitol Hill protesting against unjust immigration policies.
Unionists to hit the streets in August for immigration reform
Unionists will hit the streets by the thousands in August, campaigning all-out for comprehensive immigration reform.
Today in labor history: Emma Lazarus born in 1849
Emma Lazarus, the poet who wrote "The New Colossus," was born July 22, 1849.
North Carolina “Moral Monday” protests battle right-wing agenda
A multi-racial crowd of over 2,500 people rallied outside the North Carolina State Legislature Building.
Service Employees plan massive response to GOP’s immigrant bashing
"If they thought 2012 was bad" in terms of the tide of Latino votes against the GOP, "wait 'till 2014 and 2016."
Labor spells out what “must” be in immigration bill
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has laid down, in detail, what the federation wants - and doesn't want - in the legislation.
Immigration reform advocates say more protection needed for guest workers
Advocates for workers' rights are ramping up pressure to include stronger provisions to protect guest workers from abuse in any new immigration reform legislation.
Unions report positive reception on the Hill for immigration reform
Unionists who descended on Congress to lobby for comprehensive immigration reform reported many favorable reactions from lawmakers.
Unions descend on Capitol Hill for big immigration push
WASHINGTON (PAI) - Backed by strong statements from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and Service Employees President Mary Kay Henry, dozens of local union leaders from around the nation descended on Capitol Hill starting on June 12 for a big push for comprehensive immigration reform.
Congress Hotel strike ends, fight of hotel workers goes on
With the 10th anniversary of the Congress Hotel strike approaching, Unite Here Local 1, the union representing Chicago's hospitality workers, announced the end of strike on May 29.
