Labor
It’s our turn: Campaign to repeal Senate Bill 5 takes off
July 22, 2011"You will take this fight over the finish line," AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka told Ohio union leaders yesterday. "You will restore the rights of 365,000 public employees!"
Read moreVerizon workers to take strike vote July 25 (video)
July 22, 2011Verizon workers and retirees face the fight of their lives, as the profitable telecom corporation tries to take back every hard-earned benefit.
Read moreWisconsin recall victories clarify voter mood, next steps
July 22, 2011Recall fever got an enormous boost July 19 when Democratic incumbent Dave Hansen easily crushed a legally challenged Republican challenger.
Read morePicket lines in 9 cities slam Hyatt
July 22, 2011Hotel workers were participating in nationwide coordinated actions that drew thousands of protesters to Hyatts in nine cities around the country.
Read moreUAW sues military contractor over union-busting
July 21, 2011A UAW local filed labor charges against giant military contractor Bell Helicopter for "an attempt to weaken and eliminate the union."
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