Picking peas should bring a better life
We're doing it so that our children can leave the fields and move forward. I want to give them a better life.
House bill slashes $74 million from NLRB, shackling board
Ruling Republicans on the House subcommittee that helps dole out federal funds slashed $74 million from the board's budget for the year.
Report exposes vast web of secret Walmart tax shelters
Walmart has built a vast, undisclosed network of 78 subsidiaries and branches in 15 overseas tax havens.
Virginia Democratic primaries a victory for labor-backed candidates
The June 9 Democratic primary in Virginia ended in a clean sweep for a new labor and community group's roster of candidates.
LA supporters take to the streets to back fired El Super worker
On a hot summer day in LA, Fermin Rodriquez, a fired El Super market worker, marched alongside community, labor and religious leaders.
Triqui migrants do the work, but want change
"When I see people working in the field, I see a lack of equality. If it wasn't for them the crops wouldn't get grown or harvested."
Call your rep! Another Fast Track vote today
It's now or never; today, the House is going to vote again on Fast Track-and we're hearing it's going to come down to the wire.
Teachers’ unions begin presidential endorsement process
The meetings are important because the teachers unions are known for their members' political activism, intelligence, credibility, and reach.
New Haven march calls for hiring to end jobs crisis
Every neighborhood and many unions rallied together behind the banner of New Haven Rising for good jobs for city residents.
“Right-to-work” goes down the drain in Maine
Following effective worker lobbying, meetings, phone calls and 10,000 post cards, RTW legislation was defeated by a 90-52 margin in the state House.
