Missouri Republicans press slew of anti-immigrant bills
The Missouri Legislature is debating anti-immigrant bills targeting students, non-English-speaking drivers and the federal government.
“Right to Work” for less passes, Indiana’s workers refuse to give up
Many working people gathered in Indianapolis over the past few weeks to stand up against this legislation.
Union leaders praise Obama's economic themes
Union leaders view positively the emphasis President Obama put on economic themes in his State of the Union address, particularly his call for the wealthy to pay their fair share in taxes .
2012: More battles ahead on Capitol Hill for workers
Workers, their unions and their allies are gearing up for more tough legislative fights in 2012.
Labor maps legislative battle for 2012
Even the jobless benefits bill, which both parties agree upon, is hung up by a partisan dispute over how to pay for the $150 billion measure.
Indiana GOP ramming “right to work” but battle continues
The struggle for workers' collective bargaining rights suffered a blow in Indiana, but the fight is not over yet.
Republicans plan FAA shutdown to bust unions
Republican union busters are planning, just in time for the holidays, a shut down of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Republicans see assaulting workers as more important than creating jobs
Just days before Election Day, 2011, a national group devoted to workers rights has issued a scathing report about Republican intentions toward workers.
Communications workers target GOP
CWA launched a "Countdown to Shutdown" advertising campaign, sending flyers to 600,000 voters in 25 swing districts of Republican lawmakers on Aug. 30.
Labor to campaign for Obama in 2012
Organized labor will not allow a Republican to win the presidency, Michael Podherzer, the AFL-CIO's political director said.
