Hospital workers in Vancouver, Wash. unionize to fight for their patients
Even the doctors are part of the bargaining unit at this small hospital in the Pacific Northwest.
The fight isn’t over for farm worker overtime
"We're going to get this done for the 400,000 Californians who deserve the dignity of an eight-hour day."
CWA’s Larson warns of post-election push for Trans-Pacific Pact
CWA's legislative director is urging his union's activists - and other unionists - to keep the pressure on lawmakers to vote against the TPP.
Airport screeners seek more staff, better treatment
In the last five years, 100 million more passengers are flying, but the number of screeners has not kept up.
Domestic workers see gains, yet struggle for decent work
"I do housework, cooking, gardening, take care of the children," said domestic worker Amma, who is forced to sleep in a garage; "I receive insults like, 'You are an animal.'"
Coalition forms to combat wage theft in Minnesota
The new wage theft coalition will focus on identifying and implementing solutions.
Labor campaign kills anti-worker measures in N.M.
"The session's ending, but we're just getting started. That's why we need you to stay active and engaged through Election Day."
Unions: New Verizon pact gives raises, halts outsourcing, adds jobs
Some 40,000 Verizon workers from Maine down through Virginia marched back to work today after a company-forced 45-day strike earned them victories.
AFL-CIO stands with Brazilian workers and democracy
The political crisis in Brazil has entered a stage likely to damage democracy in the country for years to come and have a negative impact on the entire region.
Thousands rally to denounce Illinois Gov. Rauner’s anti-worker agenda
The 'Rauner Is Hurting Illinois' march and rally spanned out over six full city blocks in Springfield, Illinois.
