Anti-union groups target California teachers
Pro-corporate education anti-union groups have taken aim at California teachers unions with two separate lawsuits.
Labor launches hotline for millions buried under student debt
Over 40 million Americans are buried under a mountain of student loan debt.
Some wins, some losses for workers in state battles
Elections have consequences; Indiana's GOP governor killed prevailing wages and wage theft protection and undermined union organizing rights.
Today in history: The 1970 killings at Jackson State College
The Jackson State killings occurred on May 15, 1970, at Jackson State College, a historically Black college.
Retirees rally at Ohio commission hearing
Hundreds of retirees and their supporters rallied in connection with hearings held by the White House Commission on Aging.
Illinois, New Jersey high courts hit cuts of public workers pensions
The two cases show that unions can defend their pensions - pensions which often make up for artificially lowered pay.
Union leaders, lawmakers, mayors unveil Progressive Agenda
Saying "we need to reward work, not wealth," the group unveiled a massive grassroots campaign for "A Progressive Agenda."
Trumka: CEOs are the new royalty in America
CEOs of the largest corporations received a 16 percent pay raise in 2014, while the pay gap between CEOs and the typical worker widened to 373-to-1.
Postal Workers, customers to hold nationwide protests May 14
APWU members will rally in over 85 cities for improved postal services and to protect good, living-wage jobs.
Senate sidetracks fast-track for TPP - for now
Union leaders hailed the Senate vote, which forces senators to postpone the debate on fast-track until after the Memorial Day recess.
