Labor

Steelworkers Launch Make Our Future Work Website

January 24, 2009

Original source:The United Steelworkers (USW) launched a new website, “Make Our Future Work,” to assist workers in coping with the economic crisis and mobilize to put America back to work. The site’s main feature is the...

Miracle on the Hudson was union-made

January 23, 2009

Once again, the nation has witnessed the difference between life and death that comes from having trained, experienced union members on the job. Combining quick thinking and sheer bravery with their experience as long-time union members,...

Inaugural parade marchers display diversity and strength of Americas workers

January 21, 2009

Original source: For Maria Somma, it is a dream come true. The native of Vietnam and naturalized citizen is one of the 265 union members who braved freezing temperatures today to join representatives from across the...

Workers win one on the road to back pay

January 20, 2009

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Some very persistent workers at the Woodfin Suites Hotel here are celebrating a crucial victory in their struggle to receive some $200,000 in back wages. The money is owed them under the terms...

Republic workers may get greener jobs

January 15, 2009

CHICAGO -- A leading company in the green window business, California-based Serious Materials, is in the final stages of working out a purchase agreement of Republic Windows and Doors assets, according to United Electrical Workers Local...