Walker killed his own campaign with attacks on workers
"Scott Walker was a one-trick labor bashing pony and the novelty seems to have worn off even among Republican primary voters."
The way to remember 9/11: Restore workers’ rights and the Constitution
It seems that in the intervening years, the country as a whole - and its political leaders in particular - have forgotten about this attack and its victims.
Illinois residents suffering from Rauner’s budget standoff
The budget standoff between right-wing Gov. Rauner and the pro-worker Democratic-run state legislature continues with no sign of an end.
Pope's visit will elevate discussion on income inequality and wages
Labor has joined faith and civic organizations to ensure that Pope Francis' message on inclusion, solidarity and equality is amplified during his visit to the U.S. during the third week of September.
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.
St. Louis workers celebrate increase in minimum wage
In all, about 50,000 low-wage workers in St. Louis will see an immediate pay increase come October 15.
Standing up to Trump: Undocumented worker challenges billionaire bully
As negative coverage surrounding Trump's immigration policy paper continues to spill out, the New York Times lifts up a critical voice in the debate.
Marxist sociologists to meet in Chicago
This year's theme for the American Sociological Association Annual Meeting is "Sexualities in the Social World."
Bernie Sanders rallies in Northwest draw record crowds
Sanders appealed for unity, and declared that having good jobs, racial, and gender equality, health care, and higher education for all "is not utopian dreaming."
Ohioans protest as Kasich announces his campaign for presidency
Ohioans fed up with John Kasich's pro-1 percent policies came out in droves to protest their governor as he announced his bid for the Republican nomination for president
