Unionists lobby to restore, strengthen Voting Rights Act
"We care about workers' rights, which are in a shambles and are a disgrace, but we can't win these fights if 30 million people can't vote."
Indigenous migrants demand change in the fields
"We are the ones who pay for the government of this state and country with the labor of our hands."
Disgraced United CEO Smisek is major reason for income inequality
Smisek and his overpaid boardroom buddies nationwide have swindled American workers and communities.
Clinton courts Carpenters leaders
Carpenters president Douglas McCarron introduced Clinton as "the next president of the United States."
Scott Walker escalates his war on workers
Expanding on the hatred of unions that he imposed as Wisconsin's governor, right wing GOP presidential hopeful Scott Walker is proposing to abolish the NLRB.
Gallup poll: "Americans want unions"
Americans are seeing the connection between unions and balancing the economy, allowing workers to come together to build a better life for their families.
Labor-backed Chicago bank to expand services to workers
The Amalgamated Bank of Chicago will use $35 million it gained from sale of its old headquarters to expand its services and products for workers.
Teacher tenure serves the cause of progress
Tenure has played an important role in protecting educators when participating in their workplaces and communities.
Seattle teacher’s strike solid on day four
Five thousand Seattle school teachers spent the day honoring those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
Reinstate all Walmart workers!
Walmart suddenly closed five stores giving its employees only a few hours notice and laying off an estimated 2,200 workers.
