Feds review worker exposure to blood-borne pathogens
The federal government has opened a legally required review of a rule designed to cut or eliminate worker exposure to blood-borne illnesses.
IBEW adds its voice to call for changes in Obamacare
The IBEW has called for a change to the Affordable Care Act so workers covered by multi-employer plans don't get hurt or lose coverage.
Today in labor history: United Farm Workers sign contract with Calif. grape industry
The contract covered 10,000 workers and provided seniority, hiring, and a medical plan.
Labor movement in for a major makeover
The labor movement, aiming to reverse decades of decline suffered under relentless attacks by the corporate-funded right wing, is headed for a major makeover.
Survey: Majority backs public schools over alternatives
The U.S. public still strongly supports public schools and wants to improve them - and is willing to pay to do so.
Letter Carriers: Even Dem plans for postal “reform” fall short
The latest Republican version of "reform" of the red-ink-ridden U.S. Postal Service is unacceptable.
Today in labor history: Farrell Dobbs born
Dobbs first became a pro-labor activist after witnessing the plight of workers during the Great Depression in the 1930s.
Layoffs threaten fresh food program in Chicago
Documents uncovered by Unite Here, Local 1 indicate that 200 to 300 more lunchroom workers may be on the chopping block.
California labor leader to replace Holt-Baker at AFL-CIO
California labor official Tefere Gebr will succeed Arlene Holt Baker as Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO.
Senate to vote by July 31 on all five NLRB nominees
The Senate will vote during the week of July 29 on all five of President Obama's nominees.
