St. Louis unions giving to charities big time
When Americans think of labor unions, they think of union members campaigning for causes. But unions are a lot more, and their charity efforts in the St. Louis area show it.
City ordinance: All Portland workers get sick leave
On Jan. 1, more than a quarter of a million Portland workers gained a human right - the right to stay home when they're sick.
Workers' rights under fire in Supreme Court
The justices will hear arguments in the dispute over the power of the NLRB and tackle a case involving yet another challenge to worker representation.
Unions battle “Scrooge” Congress on transportation needs
Federal transportation funding is so skimpy that Congress acts like Scrooge when it comes to helping pay for the nation's roads, subways, buses and other transportation.
L & M nurses and techs back on the job as negotiations continue
The caregivers' return to work temporarily halts a standoff over the future of health service delivery for the region.
Tell Congress to extend unemployment benefits now!
In addition to the 1.3 million who will be immediately cut off, an additional 3.6 million people will lose benefits in the coming year unless Congress acts.
Port workers in 10 nations taking on IKEA
Port unions in 10 nations demonstrated against multinational furniture giant Ikea's lockout of 350 Teamsters workers.
Walmart warehouse workers win $4.68 million settlement
"Over five years workers were shorted overtime and regular pay, they were denied rest breaks and meal breaks as required by the law."
Community to casino: Stop harassing your workers!
Clergy and community leaders from Chicago and the northwest suburbs delivered a petition today signed by 33 allies supporting employees at the Rivers Casino Des Plaines.
D.C. Council votes to support minimum wage hike to $11.50
The vote comes on the heels of two Maryland suburbs minimum wage increase votes.
