Trumka steps up support for locked out sugar workers
The labor movement will escalate the campaign to push for an end to American Crystal Sugar's year-long lockout of 1,300 workers.
Second heavily-Republican union backs Obama
In yet another move by a plurality Republican group, delegates to the IAFF convention formally endorsed President Obama and Vice President Biden for re-election.
Workers cry out for higher minimum wage
From Pittsburgh to Peoria to Portland and from Washington to Detroit, workers came out this week to demand a hike in the federal minimum wage.
Free trade pact yields few gains for Colombian workers
One year after the controversial U.S.-Colombian "free trade agreement", workers' rights have improved on paper, but very little on the ground.
Federal mediator steps into fight against Verizon
George Cohen has stepped in to try to bring an agreement in the struggle of the Communications Workers and the Electrical Workers against Verizon.
Appeals court to review ruling that killed union election at airline
A federal appeals court will review the ruling by a Republican judge in Texas that killed a union election at American Airlines.
Missiouri, workers, faithful fight for better minimum wage
"The labor movement and the faith community are joined at the hip."
AFGE considered, then rejected neutrality in Romney vs. Obama
"This election is not about our expectations. It is a choice between two different futures."
Today in labor history: Formation of Alliance for Labor Action
On this day, the United Autoworkers and the Teamsters formed the national trade union center, Alliance for Labor Action.
Global boycott of Hyatt hotels underway
A global boycott of Hyatt hotels was launched today at a press conference.
