Labor

Spectrum nursing home workers mark year on strike

April 20, 2011 By Tom Connolly

Hundreds of representatives from labor and community organizations poured out last Saturday in support of Spectrum Health nursing home workers.

Labor leaders hail Obama speech, call for more action on jobs

April 15, 2011 By John Wojcik

Labor leaders, while endorsing the president's budget deficit speech, say job creation will need to be addressed if the long-term fiscal health of the nation is to be restored.

Union leaders urge: Act now to stop paycheck “protection” laws

April 14, 2011 By Tony Pecinovsky

"This is about eliminating the organizations that represent people. With one vote they are trying to take away our rights."

Young Trade Unionists host We Are One event

April 8, 2011 By Jim Baldridge

Young workers organize Baltimore's We Are One event.

Unionbusters target crews that run Washington’s ferry boats

April 7, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

The ferry system in Washington is a beloved mode of travel, a throwback to simpler times, renowned for safe, reliable service, yet lawmakers are trying to strip ferry workers of their collective bargaining rights.