Longshore union calls employer port shutdown “bad for U.S. economy”
The union has repeatedly emphasized it is committed to reaching a new agreement as quickly as possible, and says only a few issues remain to be negotiated.
Women truck drivers seek mentors for new advocacy campaign
RWIT is seeking women who have recently worked in training carriers or who have been trainers in the past to get involved as virtual mentors.
Illinois GOP governor rolls out right-wing anti-union agenda
New Illinois GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner yanked union rights to collect dues or fees from thousands of home health caregivers in the state.
Nissan rejects offer to mediate Mississippi dispute with UAW
The car firm claimed that "entering mediation over issues raised might violate U.S. national labor law."
Teachers, unions weigh in as Senate panel starts rewrite of federal education law
Ever since Bush's No Child Left Behind, teachers, parents, administrators and lawmakers have been at odds over how to judge schools, kids and teachers.
Striking auto mechanics locked out, putting up a fight
The automobile mechanics strike here at Al Piemonte Chevrolet, now over 30 weeks long, has deteriorated into a lock-out situation.
Immokalee workers pact with Fresh Market sets “new precedent”
This sets an "important new precedent that supports growers who are making investments to improve labor conditions on their farms with increased market share."
Houston, we have a problem: Strike at major oil refineries
"Houston has the worst record in Texas, and Texas has the worst record in the nation when it comes to workplace fatalities or catastrophes."
Illinois legislature Democrats vow to protect workers
The first scheme they plan to stop is any Republican effort to impose a so-called "right to work" law in the Land of Lincoln.
President seeks hike in extended federal jobless benefits
Proposals would improve the solvency of state programs, reach more workers in need, and make the UI program more responsive to economic downturns.
