Postal workers in 27 states rally against Staples privatization plan
Postal Workers members and community allies are rallying today at 50 Staples stores in 27 states as part of a National Day of Action.
Fight for $15 takes step forward
Two hugely significant reports just released have given credibility and energy to the fight for a $15 an hour minimum wage.
Workers win two in the courts
Two separate groups of union workers - public workers in Florida and American Airlines retirees nationwide - racked up big wins in separate courts in recent days.
UPS firing of Teamster drivers rescinded
All those struggling in New York and nationally for a better life could not help but take notice: Labor solidarity worked!
Minnesota raises state minimum wage; teachers say hike will benefit kids
Joined by legislators, advocates, and Minnesotans from across the state, Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill into law raising Minnesota's minimum wage for the first time since 2005.
NLRB ruling is groundbreaking win for college athletes
The Chicago regional chapter of the NLRB ruled that Northwestern University football players have the right to form a union if they desire.
Workers and patients fight back against hospital consolidation
Affordable, quality health care and secure, union jobs are both threatened by the growing consolidation and monopolization of the medical industry.
GOP goes after NLRB yet again
In yet another right-wing attack on the NLRB, top Republicans unveiled legislation to lengthen union recognition election campaigns.
Management actions at New York transit unite workers
The situation at the Central Electronics shop of New York City Transit, under the yoke of a vicious anti-union management, has reached a boiling point.
AFL-CIO leads demonstration for minimum wage hike outside Heritage Foundation
The labor movement turned up the heat today on opponents of a minimum wage increase by gathering outside of the Heritage Foundation.
