Top labor leader: The fight is about morals
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka is redefining workers' battle with the radical right as a moral struggle, saying it involves the nation's future.
Massey coal alleges government conspiracy
They claim that the federal government, all the way up to and including President Obama, is conspiring to shut Massey down.
Illinois House to vote on state DREAM Act
The Illinois version does not include a path to citizenship, but its seen as a move to counter some of the anti-immigrant measures being proposed nationwide.
Women's labor coalition honors Irene Hull
Women are being thrown under the bus as states and the nation try to reduce deficits by slashing budgets.
White House says it's eliminating useless rules, but not deregulating
For the first time in history, the federal government has undertaken a "look back" to eliminate anachronistic, redundant or unwarranted regulations.
N.J. Supreme Court upholds right to public education
The court's decision continues a 136-year struggle by public education advocates to have a "thorough and efficient" education for all the state's children.
Right wing pushes shocking child labor measures
Currently the number of youth who are unemployed, especially youth of color, has risen to a level not seen decades.
Gay slurs rejected in the NBA
Anti-gay slurs in professional sports are unacceptable and show irresponsibility.
Fracking stirs controversy in Ohio
The GOP-dominated Ohio legislature is bent on allowing "fracking" at state parks against the wishes of concerned citizens and environemtal rights groups.
Unions help towns in tornado aftermath
"I've been in the labor movement since 1998, and seeing more than 150 of my union brothers and sisters come together to help one another and their communities is the proudest moment of my life."
