Labor

Labor Dept. to force firms to disclose union-busting tactics

December 21, 2009 By John Wojcik

Among at least 20 new rules President Obama's Labor Department plans to introduce in the new year is one that would require companies to file financial disclosures on their union-busting activity.

At nation’s airports, security officers battle for a union

December 18, 2009 By Rick Nagin

The workers protecting air travelers' security are up against "favoritism, cronyism and nepotism" that is "rampant in all the airports."

Labor on Senate health bill: Substantial changes must be made

December 18, 2009 By John Wojcik

For the health care bill that is emerging in the Senate "to be worthy of the support of working men and women, substantial changes must be made," declared Richard Trumka.

Working people cannot accept anything less than real reform, says labor leader

December 17, 2009 By Richard Trumka

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka speaks out on the most recent version of the Senate health care bill.

Labor weighs its next move in the health care battle

December 17, 2009 By John Wojcik

A clear position on the latest Senate compromises did not emerge from closed-door meetings of the nation's labor leaders last night, but labor remains determined.