Labor
Trump’s pick for Labor Department wants to destroy unions
December 16, 2016Labor leaders are mounting a campaign to convince U.S. senators not to confirm Trump’s choice for Secretary of Labor.
Read moreMine workers vow to return for long-term pension, health care solutions
December 15, 2016“Congress needs to understand that these are real people whose lives are at risk."
Read moreMissouri labor leader fights to ban so-called right to work legislation
December 14, 2016As Missouri prepares to become the next so-called right to work state, local AFL-CIO President Mike Louis has taken the fight directly to voters.
Read moreLabor press gives its annual awards in Trump’s shadow
December 13, 2016People’s World came away with nine awards, including two Saul Miller awards for excellence in labor journalism.
Read moreLawbreaking companies getting 40 percent of federal contract dollars
December 12, 2016The companies’ violations of minimum wage laws alone cost workers an estimated $1.6 billion to $2.5 billion yearly, a new report says.
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