Labor
Illinois, New Jersey high courts hit cuts of public workers pensions
May 14, 2015The two cases show that unions can defend their pensions - pensions which often make up for artificially lowered pay.
Read moreUnion leaders, lawmakers, mayors unveil Progressive Agenda
May 14, 2015Saying "we need to reward work, not wealth," the group unveiled a massive grassroots campaign for "A Progressive Agenda."
Read moreTrumka: CEOs are the new royalty in America
May 14, 2015CEOs of the largest corporations received a 16 percent pay raise in 2014, while the pay gap between CEOs and the typical worker widened to 373-to-1.
Read morePostal Workers, customers to hold nationwide protests May 14
May 13, 2015APWU members will rally in over 85 cities for improved postal services and to protect good, living-wage jobs.
Read moreSenate sidetracks fast-track for TPP – for now
May 13, 2015Union leaders hailed the Senate vote, which forces senators to postpone the debate on fast-track until after the Memorial Day recess.
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