Good jobs, green jobs – the only way forward
"It's not a choice between good jobs and the environment; we can and must have both," declared Leo Gerard, United Steelworkers president.
Jobs grow by only 115,000 in April
The nation had its second straight month of disappointing job growth in April, according to government figures released today.
Fired for student debt, woman challenges TransUnion
Got debt? Beware! Your employer may fire you for it.
Walker makes Wisconsin first in job loss
"Voters are certainly going to keep this in mind when they vote this spring in the recall elections," said Phil Neuenfeldt.
Buffet fair share tax rule blocked by Republicans
Republicans blocked action on the "Paying a Fair Share Act" that would have required the rich to pay at the same tax rate as most of the middle and working class.
Labor pushes for highway-mass transit bill, GOP blocks
The bill would approve highway and mass transit construction money for the next two years, creating tens of thousands of jobs. And civil engineers say there are now thousands of structurally deficient or functionally obsolete bridges.
Senate’s phony “JOBS Act” not about jobs, deregulates Wall Street
AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka came out with a blistering statement on the Senate's passage of the so-called "JOBS Act."
Obama calls for end to oil subsidies as gas prices rise
Republican presidential candidates have shifted the general election debate to rising gas prices amid an improving economy and 24 consecutive months of job growth in the private sector.
Senate approved transportation bill would create 200,000 jobs
The Senate-approved bill now heads to the House, where unions and workers hope it will get passed.
“Recall Walker!” – 62,000 Wisconsin workers fight back
Wisconsinites stood up and proved that once again, they are ready to fight.
