Two big unions turn up heat in presidential race
With the presidential campaign in full swing following President Obama's formal re-election announcement, two top unions jumped in hard.
Civil rights group: Stop speedup in poultry plants!
The National Council of La Raza, has joined the campaign against an Obama administration Agriculture Department proposal to speed up poultry plant processing lines.
Missourians file 350,000 signatures for higher minimum wage
Labor, community and faith allies, along with low-wage workers have something to be excited about here in the Show-Me-State.
Labor fightback in the Great Recession
For over 30 years the labor movement has faced relentless corporate, political, and right-wing attack. And since the "great recession," this attack has risen in intensity and viciousness.
Top anti-union outfit smaller than believed
The Associated Builders and Contractors proclaims itself the national voice of non-union construction companies. However, it actually represents just a small share of U.S. contractors.
Lockheed forces strike in Texas
The highly profitable aerospace contractor forced 3,600 workers to strike over its demand to eliminate traditional defined-benefit pensions.
Philly refinery to stay open
Monroe Energy LLC, a subsidiary of Delta Airlines, agreed to buy one of the three big petroleum product refineries, saving an estimated 5,000 jobs.
Workers raise the roof at Verizon shareholders’ meeting
Union members and their allies raised the roof at the corporation's annual shareholder meeting yesterday.
Workers seek high office in Wisconsin
He seeks an open U.S. House seat this fall in the Democratic-leaning district centered around the state capital.
May Day returns to Toledo with slam at Red Cross
May Day returned to this industrial city Tuesday as hundreds rallied in front of the municipal Government Center.
