Verizon strike attracts support in Southern California
The largest such labor action in the U.S. in many years, the strike by Verizon workers taking on corporate greed is now in its fourth week.
CWA's new leadership eyes labor's political independence
Steffen stressed "unity and militancy at the bargaining table" and his commitment to the campaign against big business and big givers' monetary dominance in politics.
Letter carriers: U.S. mail not for sale!
Letter carriers are concerned about the privatization threat and the threat to eliminate Saturday delivery, and about attempts to end door to door delivery service altogether.
Postal workers and supporters rally to save the mail
Chants of "U.S. mail is not for sale" echoed through the canyons of Chicago's downtown skyscrapers as thousands of union postal workers, teachers and other supporters rallied
From wealth gap to voting rights, labor takes a stand
From opposing "fast-track" trade treaty bargaining authority to restoring and expanding voting rights, the AFL-CIO Executive Council committed the labor movement to specific stands on a select group of high-profile issues.
Lawmakers hit offshoring of call center jobs
"Companies that choose to outsource American call center jobs overseas should forfeit their eligibility for federal financial assistance."
Southwest Airlines ground crews walk picket lines
OAKLAND, Calif. - Southwest Airlines ground workers took to the picket lines in 16 cities March 28, to protest contract proposals they say would compromise the airline's tradition of outstanding customer service.
Southwest Airlines: not so luvly to employees
Since the union's contract with Southwest Airlines became amendable, workers say the company has stalled in negotiations and brought an ever-increasing list of demands for cuts.
Agreement reached in LA-Long Beach port clerical workers strike
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union said tentative agreement has been reached between ILWU Local 63's Office Clerical Unit (OCU) and 14 employers.
Sensata closes for weekend over “Bainport” publicity
Not only will Romney profit from outsourcing through stock he owns, but his 2011 tax returns reveal he got a huge tax break by moving Sensata stock to a charity organization he controls.
