Ruling on labor practices shows importance of appeals courts to workers
While the U.S. Supreme Court's worker rulings apply nationwide, they rejects most cases brought to them; that leaves worker rights in the hands of the appeals court judges.
U.S. Labor Against the War: back the Iran nuke deal!
The organization that led the drive to force organized labor to oppose the Iraq War, is calling on unionists to back the proposed agreement that curbs Iran's nuclear development program.
AFL-CIO statement on Scott Walker announcement
Trumka released a statement in response to Gov. Walker's upcoming announcement that he is running for president of the U.S.
Questions about the Fast Track vote?
Keep up the good work by thanking those in Congress who stood with working families on trade by voting no on both parts of the Fast Track bill.
Roanoke rally for voting rights planned for June 25
Attendees will rally to defend the right to vote and to support a restoration of the Voting Rights Act.
House votes to stand with workers on trade
"The voices of everyone working to ensure future trade deals safeguard workers and the environment have been heard."
Final countdown to stop TPP: call today
We're flooding our representatives' phones today asking them to vote "No" on all trade bills.
UFC's ultimate fighters battle for fair treatment
Sara McMann researched and found that 86 percent of women fighters in the UFC could be negatively impacted by the deal with Reebok.
Labor led coalition wins victories in Philly primary
The city's labor movement came together to nominate James Kenney as the Philly Democrats' mayoral candidate this November.
Baltimore United for Change takes root
As Freddie Gray lay dying in Maryland Shock Trauma Center, a group of activists was planning to curb police brutality in Baltimore.
