Verizon strike: It’s “high noon” for all workers
Many of the women and men had their children with them, some experiencing the fight for justice for the first time.
Unions warn about deceptive California ballot measure
Wealthy conservatives are behind a ballot initiative that would restrict unions' involvement in political campaigns.
For Air Canada workers, tentative pact in tough conditions
Air Canada is the world's ninth largest passenger airline and was an independent government-owned enterprise until its privatization in the 1980s.
Video: Jobs with Justice, fired up, ready to fight
Labor, community, faith, women, youth and environmental activists discussed, debated and got fired up for the fights ahead.
"We'll stand with Verizon workers, their fight is ours"
Solidarity is key to the victory of any strike, especially for the 45,000 Verizon workers fighting to save their jobs and benefits at the bargaining table.
45,000 Verizon workers strike over company greed
The 45,000 strikers walked off the job this weekend because the company has refused to budge since negotiations began July 22.
AFL-CIO creates SuperPAC in political revamp
The labor movement is seeking to expand its influence in the political arena beyond its own membership.
Verizon workers, allies stage massive contract rally
Verizon, which earns billions in profits and whose chief officer makes $55,000 per day, is attacking the working conditions, health benefits and pensions of its unionized workforce.
Auto workers face tough battle in contract talks
With the current contract set to expire, contract negotiations for the 110,000 members of the United Auto Workers at Ford, GM and Chrysler opened.
Unsung hero of farmworker movement Richard Chavez dies
The civil rights, labor and farm worker community is mourning the loss of Richard E. Chavez, long-time farm worker and civil rights advocate.
