California teachers arrested
A week of statewide teacher protests in California included the arrest of 26 members of the California Teachers Association.
AFL-CIO head: If you’re not supporting us we won’t support you
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said he supports unions taking an independent political approach in their fight to build the power of workers.
Concert in tribute to Anne Feeney a big success
Hundreds gathered in New York to honor activist and folk singer Anne Feeny during a night filled with music and appreciation for her life's work.
“Rebel Girl” Gurley Flynn inducted into Labor Hall of Fame
"We stand on the shoulders of giants," Teamsters President James Hoffa said to hundreds of people at the induction ceremony, held at Teamsters headquarters.
Labor leader calls for 500,000 "soldiers" to defend democracy
Tens of thousands of workers and their supporters have hit the streets circulating petitions to put the measure to repeal Senate Bill 5 as a referendum on the November ballot.
Artists and screen actors take steps toward merging unions
The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Screen Actors Guild took a step toward merging when AFTRA's board of directors met today by videoconference in Los Angeles and New York.
Is your paycheck correct? There's an app for that!
The U.S. Department of Labor launched a new application for smart-phone users that aims to empower workers to stand up for their rights if employers deny them their hard-earned pay.
Machinists, labor board official say Boeing broke law
Machinist workers are gathering allies as the battle grows over a top NLRB official's statement that Boeing broke labor law by moving aircraft production to anti-union South Carolina.
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn to be inducted into labor hall of fame
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, along with Victor Reuther, will be inducted into Labor's International Hall of Fame on May 17 in Washington, D.C.
Union gets new chief
Noel Beasley was elected new president of Workers United, an SEIU sector, the union said.
