Labor

Steelworkers’ hall rededicated to workers killed building union

December 6, 2009 By Scott Marshall

Local 1010 of the United Steelworkers union (USW) is proud of its militant history and its rededicated union hall.

Union goes on the offensive with charter schools

December 5, 2009 By Lance Cohn

Charter school teachers in Chicago vote for union representation.

Labor leader encouraged by jobs summit

December 4, 2009 By John Wojcik

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka went on cable television last night after attending the White House summit and said he was "encouraged" by the gathering.

Campaign launched for mercado workers’ rights

December 4, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

Labor, community and faith-based organizations announced a campaign for owners of ethnic grocery stores - often called "mercados" - to comply with state and federal laws.

Workers hold roundtables as jobs summit begins

December 3, 2009 By John Wojcik

As union leaders, business CEOs and economists meet at the White House today for a jobs summit workers across the country are holding roundtable gatherings on job creation.