Illinois bill aims to raise the minimum wage
The current minimum wage at $8.25, which went into effect in July, would be boosted by 50 cents plus the rate of inflation annually until it reaches the historic $10.
Obama renominates his pick for labor board
Obama renominated former top union attorney Craig Becker as a member of the National Labor Relations Board
Video: Pa. Progressive Summit - a good idea
After the 2010 elections it's a good bet that much of the battle for a progressive agenda shifts dramatically to state and local arenas.
Justice finally served for nurse whistleblowers
It looks like justice is finally being served against the real criminals in the Winkler County Nurses Case, according to a January13 report from the Odessa American.
Black unionists link MLK Day with action
Over 200 people attended the 33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Award Banquet here on Jan. 17
Kasich declares war on workers
Ohio's Republican Governor-elect John Kasich declared war on all public employees and workers employed under state contracts - a full month before taking office.
Anger erupts over slash-to-the-bone state budget
SEATTLE - Public employee unions and the people they serve denounced the budget unveiled by Gov. Chris Gregoire, which slashes vital services and jobs.
New report highlights port truck drivers' plight
They are the 110,000 truck drivers who move millions of cargo containers at the nation's ports every year.
Dolores Huerta joins fast for DREAM Act
Sixteen people on hunger strike, and supporters around the country, are continuing to push for passage of the DREAM Act.
Michigan city on verge of bankruptcy
The city of Hamtramck, Mich., is $3 million in debt and will run out of money by the end of January. It has sought permission from the state to file for bankruptcy, a move never before taken by a Michigan municipality. This could be a preview of what may happen to many cities and towns statewide.
