Youth march for jobs and to end violence
A spirited march of 150 youth and adult supporters stopped downtown traffic to honks of support on Saturday.
Unions mount effort to end Bush tax cuts
A coalition of unions and progressive groups launched a grassroots effort to end the Bush tax cuts by the end of this year.
Unions hit Romney on equal pay
A Republican minority in the Senate blocked a vote today on equal pay for women after unions and their allies challenged Romney to back the legislation.
Labor's top organizer sees long fight ahead
Labor groups, Latinos, African-Americans, women, and students must unite in a years-long campaign to restore and reclaim workers rights.
Trumka: Labor and allies to unveil economic platform
A coalition of progressive groups, led by the AFL-CIO, will unveil a joint platform this summer.
Missourians file 350,000 signatures for higher minimum wage
Labor, community and faith allies, along with low-wage workers have something to be excited about here in the Show-Me-State.
Labor fightback in the Great Recession
For over 30 years the labor movement has faced relentless corporate, political, and right-wing attack. And since the "great recession," this attack has risen in intensity and viciousness.
Trumka’s answer to “Are we better off?”
Former President George W. Bush lost U.S. jobs during a good economy. Obama has created jobs during the disastrous economy he inherited.
Top anti-union outfit smaller than believed
The Associated Builders and Contractors proclaims itself the national voice of non-union construction companies. However, it actually represents just a small share of U.S. contractors.
Unions launch global inquiry into attacks on workers’ rights
New evidence shows how workers' rights have been eroded by governments between 2008 and 2012 under the guise of the economic crisis.
