Thousands rally to denounce Illinois Gov. Rauner’s anti-worker agenda
The 'Rauner Is Hurting Illinois' march and rally spanned out over six full city blocks in Springfield, Illinois.
United flight attendants demonstrate worldwide for a contract
The principal demands were for better pay that at least matches that in other airline companies, quality healthcare, and retiree benefits.
Sanders, Clinton fight to keep workers from defecting to Trump
Democrats will need a campaign based on more than exposing the dangers posed by Donald Trump.
Labor and allies discuss launching a “Take Down Wall Street” campaign
A giant coalition of unions, progressive groups and grass-roots organizations have been hashing out the mechanics of the drive and its platform.
Staff of British left-wing Morning Star strike over Tory union restrictions
Journalists at the socialist daily, Britain's counterpart to People's World, staged a one-day political strike.
Uber would owe drivers $730 million if considered employees
Lawsuits filed by Uber drivers in California and Massachusetts expose the old ugly truth about profiteering in the new "gig" or "sharing" economy.
TPP, presidential politics the talk at Steelworkers legislative conference
Lobbying against the looming Trans-Pacific Partnership "free trade pact" was a hot topic there.
Global labor organizations strategize to counter right wing populism
We must include workers in decision-making; thoughtful conversations with trusted messengers can move voters away from right wing populism.
West Virginia to test Democratic Party support among workers
If the turnout is good, it will indicate that workers will stick with the Democrats in the general election, and if not, it could mean that those West Virginians will support Trump.
Faculty union at Univ. of Illinois ends strike; contract vote May 5
For many of the non-tenured faculty, the long fought battle has finally proven to be victorious.
