Indiana workers flood Capitol to stop “right-to-work” law
For the second day in a row, the GOP was unable to push through the legislation because House Democrats failed to show up for a vote.
High court to hear union campaign finance case
Another right-wing effort to throw public worker unions out of politics hit the U.S. Supreme Court agenda.
Hyatt continues attack on housekeepers
The Hyatt hotel chain seems determined to continue an attack on housekeepers that it began more than a year ago when it fired veteran employees in Boston and replaced them with lower paid temporary workers.
NY building service workers march for contract
A sea of banners flowed along 6th Avenue in a show of solidarity and Local 32BJ strength as New York City building service workers demanded a good contract.
Labor rallies to extend unemployment lifeline
The AFL-CIO and allied groups have held actions in 50 cities urging extension of unemployment benefits set to begin expiring in January.
Union gets second chance for vote after company shenanigans
It's a classic case showing how employers manipulate voter lists to defeat union organizing drives, but the NLRB has given workers a second chance at winning representation.
Labor Board: Locked out workers covered by labor law
In an unusual situation, the NLRB ruled, in a case involving a Bronson, Mich., auto parts maker, that locked-out workers are still "employees" of the company and covered by labor law.
Steelworkers back renewed ‘Buy America’ push
Steelworkers are strongly supporting a new "Buy America" jobs push, targeted at infrastructure projects, proposed Rep. Nick Rahall and colleagues.
Steelworkers: Recent government moves helping on jobs
According to Steelworkers President Leo Gerard, the ruling extending import curbs on steel plate from Korea, India and Indonesia will save U.S. jobs.
Union rallies in New York call for jobs
Jobs, justice and voting rights were the focus of two mass rallies in New York City.
