Labor

Unions hit GOP’s “Boeing Bill”

July 22, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

What it really is, union leaders say, is a move to strip the NLRB of much of its power to rule for and protect workers' rights.

It’s our turn: Campaign to repeal Senate Bill 5 takes off

July 22, 2011 By Rick Nagin

"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!"

Verizon workers to take strike vote July 25 (video)

July 22, 2011 By Teresa Albano

Verizon workers and retirees face the fight of their lives, as the profitable telecom corporation tries to take back every hard-earned benefit.

Wisconsin recall victories clarify voter mood, next steps

July 22, 2011 By Dominique Paul Noth

Recall fever got an enormous boost July 19 when Democratic incumbent Dave Hansen easily crushed a legally challenged Republican challenger.

Picket lines in 9 cities slam Hyatt

July 22, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

Hotel workers were participating in nationwide coordinated actions that drew thousands of protesters to Hyatts in nine cities around the country.