GOP seeks immediate cut in Dept of Labor budget
House Republicans are seeking large cuts in domestic programs for the rest of this fiscal year - including 21 percent from the Labor Department - and they promise more to come next year.
Aid to workers hurt by outsourcing to end
The federal program that has helped hundreds of thousands of workers get back on their feet after their jobs went overseas could soon disappear due to an error by Congress.
‘Stop breaking the law’ protest tells Chicago charter school [with video]
The battle for union recognition by charter schoolteachers has grown as charters have assumed a larger presence in the city.
U.S. Chamber planned dirty tricks, smears against unions
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reportedly paid a law firm to initiate a campaign of political sabotage against unions and other progressive groups that have opposed its policies.
Lost chance for school desegregation led to today’s woes
A landmark 1974 Supreme Court case was a failed opportunity to strike a blow at school segregation in Michigan and around the nation, and we continue to suffer the consequences.
Illinois bill aims to raise the minimum wage
The current minimum wage at $8.25, which went into effect in July, would be boosted by 50 cents plus the rate of inflation annually until it reaches the historic $10.
Democrats challenge Republicans: extend lifeline to 99ers
Democrats introduced into Congress a bill to extend unemployment benefits to the long-term unemployed and challenged Republicans to "bring this to a vote as soon as possible."
There's blood on those Valentine's Day roses
It's not what you think about when you buy flowers, but your Valentine could end up with a bouquet picked by sexually harassed women or child laborers and then sprayed, rinsed and dipped in lethal chemicals.
"Clean Ports Act" reintroduced in Congress
In a move praised by a broad coalition of environmental, labor, business and public health organizations, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-NY, and 50 other House members reintroduced legislation to protect clean truck programs and cut harmful air pollution now plaguing the nation's ports and surrounding communities.
NY festival will showcase Cuban artists
The festival will include Cuban artists, musicians, dancers, filmmakers, photographers and writers who will showcase their work.
