Marine's father deported week after Afghanistan deployment
A young Marine from Oak Cliff found out, a week after being deployed to Afghanistan, that his father had been deported to Mexico!
Moment of victory: Shell stops Arctic drilling
Shell has chosen to halt its oil-drilling program after a dome used to clean up potential spills became damaged.
Ohio labor rallies for Obama
At the Ohio State AFL-CIO Convention delegates heard a continuous cascade of powerful appeals to fully mobilize labor behind the President in the all-important November election.
Parents and students back Chicago teachers
Hundreds of parents and students demonstrated their solidarity with striking Chicago teachers in rallies across the city Sept.18.
Rally demands banks stop foreclosing on veterans
Anti-foreclosure campaigners gathered to demand that banks stop foreclosure proceedings against a group of elderly veterans - most in their 90s - who are threatened with the loss of their homes.
Wisconsin’s anti-collective bargaining law struck down
Unions and their members are thrilled about a Wisconsin court ruling Friday striking down the state law pushed by Gov. Scott Walker.
Walmart warehouse workers strike for workplace safety
Workers employed by a southern California Walmart subcontractor are the latest to launch a protest for their rights.
Census Bureau: Poverty rate unchanged, health care coverage improves, income drops
AFL-CIO Pres. Trumka was not surprised by the findings, which back up the federation's emphasis on the drastic impact the recession - known as the Bush Crash - has had on workers and families.
Coming out for equality in Memphis
"This very ground was built on the struggle for equality and equal rights."
Chicago teachers to vote Sunday on ending strike
CHICAGO- Teachers here will vote on Sunday, Sept. 16, whether to continue or end the weeklong strike. Some 800 elected union delegates met today and decided they needed to see - in writing - more details on the framework hammered out by negotiators.
