Unions oppose letting Japan into trade pact
The Steelworkers, the Autoworkers and the AFL-CIO formally oppose letting Japan join talks on the latest controversial "free trade" treaty, the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
San Francisco Symphony musicians ratify new contract
The musicians, members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 6, overcame draconian proposals to slash pay of substitutes and extras.
Over labor opposition, House OKs anti-NLRB bill
Over labor and Democratic opposition, the GOP-run House has narrowly approved legislation (HR1120) to try to shut down the National Labor Relations Board.
Boston unionists stepped up when bombs hit marathon
Police managed to peacefully disperse the massive crowd. Firefighters responded to the alarms with trucks, ambulances, EMTs, and specially trained union members.
Environmental and union leaders say unity is a must
Unionists and environmentalists face common enemies - in corporate suites and Congress.
One of the nation's longest lockouts comes to an end
Union workers at American Crystal Sugar plants in Minnesota, North Dakota and Iowa expect to return to work soon now that they approved a contract last Saturday.
Today in labor history: Songwriter, activist Florence Reece is born
She is best known for having written the folk song "Which Side Are You On?," which she wrote at the age of twelve while her father was out on strike with other coal miners.
Postal unions welcome continuation of Saturday deliveries
But the unions added saving Saturday is not enough. Postal Workers President Cliff Guffey said Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe still want to speed up mail sorting center closures.
Union leaders critical of Obama’s budget blueprint
Union leaders are criticizing President Obama's $3.78 trillion federal budget and spending blueprint for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1.
Unions and allies jam Capitol for immigration reform
The crowd demanded Congress pass legislation providing a path to citizenship and other legal rights for the estimated 11 million undocumented people in the U.S.
