Trumka kicks off anti-TPP drive at town hall meeting in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is the site of the first presidential primary next year, and the TPP has already become an issue on the campaign trail.
Turncoat Missouri state legislators slammed on anti-worker vote
"It's the height of hypocrisy to accept voluntary contributions from hardworking union members and then turn their backs on the unions."
American Postal Workers union endorses Bernie Sanders
"Politics as usual has not worked. It's time for a political revolution."
Today in labor history: The CIO is created in 1935
The creation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations was announced 80 years ago on this day.
After first look at full TPP text, union leaders give pact thumbs down
Union leaders gave the 12-nation treaty an initial thumbs down as being too pro-corporate and not guaranteeing workers' rights.
Retired Teamsters slammed by budget bill
Thousands of retired Teamsters have been blasted this month by major cuts to their pensions.
El Super workers continue fighting after 720 days with no contract
El Super market workers continued their fight for a fair contract with hundreds demonstrating last week.
NLRB declares taxi drivers are employees, can vote to unionize
Taxi drivers, like millions of other such exploited workers nationwide, are not "independent contractors" but are really employees.
AFL-CIO’s largest union endorses Clinton
"AFSCME members want a candidate who is committed to fixing our out-of-balance economy and raising incomes for working people."
Nurses, at New Orleans gathering, reaffirm backing for Sanders
"I am incredibly proud that there is finally a candidate speaking to the values I've held my whole life," said one worker.
