
GOP funding bill would force the NLRB to lay off one-third of its staff
The Obama administration is blasting a GOP-authored money bill that would underfund the Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services Depts.

Clinton, Sanders meet top union leaders
The two leading Democratic presidential contenders met behind closed doors with top union leaders to talk positions and strategy.

Jeb cracks the whip: work longer and harder!
Jeb Bush, a boy born to wealth and privilege, lectured last week that Americans should work longer hours.

Ex-CWA President Cohen to campaign for Sanders
"Bernie realizes that workers' rights in the U.S. remain under attack and near the bottom of the world's democracies."

House bill slashes $74 million from NLRB, shackling board
Ruling Republicans on the House subcommittee that helps dole out federal funds slashed $74 million from the board's budget for the year.

Virginia Democratic primaries a victory for labor-backed candidates
The June 9 Democratic primary in Virginia ended in a clean sweep for a new labor and community group's roster of candidates.

Call your rep! Another Fast Track vote today
It's now or never; today, the House is going to vote again on Fast Track-and we're hearing it's going to come down to the wire.

Labor, allies push to derail Fast Track for good
Unions and their allies are doubling up their pressure on Congress to derail Fast Track for good.

With House vote looming, labor turns up heat on trade
Unionists continue to campaign to get lawmakers to reject the scheme that would grease the skids for secret trade pacts.

Unions launch ad denouncing N.Y. Rep. Rice’s fast track betrayal
"Congresswoman Rice's about-face on Fast Track is a complete betrayal to all working men and women across this country."

