Labor
President seeks hike in extended federal jobless benefits
February 5, 2015Proposals would improve the solvency of state programs, reach more workers in need, and make the UI program more responsive to economic downturns.
Read moreUnion oil workers to rally at Shell headquarters
February 5, 2015USW members account for about 64 percent of the country's oil refining capacity, and more locations could soon join the strike if necessary.
Read moreOil industry obstinance on safety forces steelworkers to strike
February 5, 2015Oil industry obstinance, especially its refusal to even discuss worker safety issues, forced tens of thousands of Steelworkers to strike.
Read moreYale strike victory celebration looks to the future
February 4, 2015"Today it's your turn to step up to the plate and help other workers without unions organize, just as those unions stood with you 30 years ago."
Read moreImmokalee workers receive presidential medal
February 4, 2015The CIW has "organized communities, stood by tomato workers for more than 20 years, and changed the face of this industry."
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