Locked out workers plan 1,000-mile Journey for Justice
Two major unions, the Steelworkers and the Bakery Workers, announced today a joint project, a 1,000-mile Journey for Justice.
Citing public safety concerns, Red Cross workers strike
The strike was provoked by the agency's insistence on an "irresponsible" health care plan and a speed-up drive that compromises the safety of blood donors.
Washington governor brokered end to dispute on the docks
Gov. Chris Gregoire announced she had brokered a deal between the two parties that settled pending legal issues, unfair labor practice charges, and fines.
House GOP blasts Obama NLRB appointments
Republicans on the highly partisan House Education and the Workforce Committee blasted President Obama's recess appointments to the NLRB.
Union leaders say ”right to work” will boomerang in Indiana
Indiana became the nation's 23rd "Right to Work" state. Union leaders blasted the legislation, and predicted it'll boomerang at the ballot box this fall.
Educators tell labor board: Restore our rights
Graduate assistants and teaching assistants at New York University want their union rights back.
Labor and business economists call “right to work” unworkable
A pro-labor economist is saying that Republicans who think "right to work" laws will stimulate the economy in their states are dead wrong.
Six months after lockout, workers stage 'back to work' action at American Crystal Sugar
The union's action came after the latest federal mediation session ended with American Crystal Sugar continuing to insist on its July 28, 2011 contract offer-which union members voted down 90-10 percent.
Communications workers endorse Obama
CWA's statement praised Obama but also took hard shots at the current GOP leader, former Massachusetts Governor and Bain Capital CEO Mitt Romney.
