Labor
Steelworkers become first union to back Iran nuclear curbs deal
August 6, 2015"The USW supports the Iran deal because it would enhance national and global security as well as benefit the U.S. economy."
Read moreMexico: media unions condemn murder of Ruben Espinosa
August 5, 2015Media unions condemned the murder of Mexican photojournalist Ruben Espinosa Becerril, after Mexico City's mayor vowed there would be no impunity for his killers.
Read moreAdd Chris Christie – again – to the list of union-bashers
August 5, 2015Add New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to the lengthening list of GOP presidential hopefuls who are open and vocal union-bashers.
Read moreSteelworkers, top firms at odds as contract deadline approaches
August 5, 2015Steelworkers and the nation's top steel companies are at odds in negotiations as the deadline for a new contract approaches.
Read moreToday in labor history: Reagan fires air traffic controllers
August 5, 2015"After 1981, Reagan and his followers willingly donned the mantle of union-busters." The firing of air traffic controllers was just the beginning.
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