Labor communicators spotlight “uprising” in the South
"The movement for social and economic justice is growing faster in the South than anywhere else in the U.S."
Alaska hotel workers hang tough with Sheraton, Hilton boycotts
For Alaskan hotel workers, instead of battling weather and wilderness, they have been locked in a lengthy campaign for decent wages.
At Legislative Conference, jobs for all is the priority
The workshop on full employment at the 45th Annual Legislative Conference of the CBCF was the most important one of all.
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."
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.
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.
Millions of union members to get wage hikes this year
"This country is having an important debate about raising wages and tackling income inequality."
In Colombia, it’s killer Coke the union must fight
For decades Coca Cola has abused and even killed workers who want better lives.
Missouri right-to-work for less fight comes down to the wire
With the GOP-dominated state legislature convening Sept. 16 for a "veto override" session, unionists are going door-to-door to campaign for "No Override on RTW/HB116".
