Burn the TPP, not workers
Middle America is smoldering. For too long, citizens worked harder and produced more, yet corporations cut pay and benefits.
Trump Vegas hotel files objections after workers vote to unionize
The Trump Hotel Las Vegas, however, is required by federal law to bargain with the union, even though they have filed objections.
Unionists pack Ohio statehouse to protest anti-worker bills
A new "right-to-work" bill and an "unemployment reform" bill would make Ohio the "worst state in the union for unemployed workers."
Seattle Teamsters local to organize Uber, Lyft drivers after city council vote
Teamsters Local 117 in Seattle will step up its efforts to unionize Uber and Lyft drivers.
CLUW convention delegates to use health info to empower union women
"When women have access to quality health information, they live longer, are more productive and have better quality lives."
Las Vegas Trump hotel workers vote to unionize
"My coworkers and I need fair wages, good benefits, and job security at the Trump Las Vegas."
Today in history: Blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo is born
Writer Dalton Trumbo was born on this day 110 years ago. He won two Academy Awards while blacklisted.
Despite vicious opposition, Chattanooga workers are unionizing
In the face of corporation opposition, skilled workers at the Volkswagen plant voted for UAW to become their collective bargaining representative, a step toward unionization of the whole plant.
Blankenship verdict: guilty on misdemeanor, innocent on felony charges
The conspiracy charge is a misdemeanor that carries a maximum of one-year in jail and possible fines amounting to twice the financial gain resulting from the safety conspiracy.
Walmart hired Lockheed-Martin, asked FBI to spy on activist workers
The spying was contained in documents filed with the NLRB in a case that OURWalmart -- an employee group to improve pay and working conditions -- filed with the agency.
