Wisconsin board certifies recall signatures
"Today is another historic day in democracy for the state of Wisconsin," said Phil Neuenfeldt, president of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO.
Unions demand that Romney fire his labor advisor
The AFL-CIO demanded that Mitt Romney fire his chief labor advisor for improper use of inside information obtained from his federal government connections.
‘Arab Spring’ unions get top rights award
Two union federations that have been leaders in the "Arab Spring," in Tunisia and Bahrain, received the AFL-CIO's top human rights award.
AFL-CIO defends women's access to contraception
In the wake of a GOP-induced controversy over contraceptive rights and health care, the AFL-CIO has stepped forward to defend women's access to contraception, "regardless of where they work."
Payday lending makes banks big profits
In their constant quest for ever-larger profits, at least five of the nation's leading banks have entered the sleazy, unscrupulous, and usurious field of payday lending.
Judge scraps farmers’ case against Monsanto
The plaintiffs had sought a judgment to stop Monsanto from suing them for growing crops containing genes patented by the company.
Office Depot, Macy’s, Publix slammed on wage-theft stance
Community activists, clergy and labor came together in defense of a simple concept - the right of workers to be paid for the work they do.
Michigan says "Stand up for democracy"
"In this country we are not supposed to have czars or dictators, we are supposed to have elected officials we can hold accountable."
Georgia sheriff condemns proposed anti-picketing law
At a press conference yesterday, leaders of numerous civil rights, community, faith, environmental and labor organizations also condemned the bill.
Public workers leader calls for united action to save union, civil rights
"You gave voice to what I have been feeling for so long," exclaimed several participants in response to a speech by Raglan George.
