Text of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka's speech to the DNC
Besides Trumka, Auto Workers President Bob King and Service Employees President Mary Kay Henry also addressed the convention.
UAW's King praises Obama's 'moral courage' in auto firm rescue
In a Sept. 5 prime time speech to the Democratic National Convention, King said Obama went against popular sentiment when he constructed the rescue plan for the two firms.
EPA fires scientists - to shake attempt to unionize?
The American Federation of Government Employees expressed utter outrage that this was done at a time when scientists were seeking union representation.
Obama praised for creating 4.5 million jobs
"For almost 20 years I have been a proud member of UAW Local 1112; thanks to President Obama, I still am."
Across Missouri, protests against payday loan decision
The St. Louis rally was held simultaneously with other rallies in Kansas City and Jefferson City, the Missouri state capital.
Judge O.K.’s Arizona “Show me Your Papers” Law
Arizona can now start enforcing the "show me your papers" provision of the contentious anti-immigrant state law known as SB1070.
Community rallies to save San Francisco City College
A broad coalition of city residents and leaders is launching a campaign to assure the future of the 90,000-student City College, beleaguered by years of budget cuts.
Black clergy and labor unite against voter suppression
Reacting to Republican efforts to suppress voting, the African American community and the AFL-CIO are mounting a massive effort to promote balloting.
New Jersey’s chromium spill site to be torn down
Nearly 30 years after toxic chromium spilled from the E.C. Electroplating plant, the EPA announced that the building would be demolished.
Vets, military families rally for Obama
Military families gave Tammy Duckworth a hero's welcome as the congressional candidate who lost both legs walked to the speakers platform.
