Labor

Unions warn about deceptive California ballot measure

August 12, 2011 By Luis Rivas

Wealthy conservatives are behind a ballot initiative that would restrict unions' involvement in political campaigns.

Labor welcomes U.S. move in Guatemalan labor rights

August 12, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Organized labor welcomed the Obama administration's first move against rampant labor rights violations in Guatemala.

For Air Canada workers, tentative pact in tough conditions

August 12, 2011 By Cory Collins

Air Canada is the world's ninth largest passenger airline and was an independent government-owned enterprise until its privatization in the 1980s.

Labor mobilizes in congressional districts in August

August 11, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Organized labor mobilized in congressional districts nationwide in August, with two top leaders saying union activists this year will take the place of the tea party radicals of 2009-10. And the unionists, leaders and organizers say,...

Video: Jobs with Justice, fired up, ready to fight

August 10, 2011 By Scott Marshall

Labor, community, faith, women, youth and environmental activists discussed, debated and got fired up for the fights ahead.