Labor
Today in labor history: Federal workers gain the right to join unions
January 12, 2015On January 17, 1962, President John Kennedy signs Executive Order 10988, recognizing the right of federal employees to bargain collectively.
Read more‘Big Tent’ news conference shows big opposition to Fast Track, TPP
January 9, 2015CWA is part of a 100-group coalition that is fighting back against Fast Track, and the next 100 days are critical.
Read moreFederal workers achieve judicial win in employment discrimination case
January 9, 2015The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals threw out the Commerce Department's attempt to limit workers' rights to file discrimination cases.
Read moreRepublican House bill cuts workers’ health care coverage
January 9, 2015Some one million workers could lose their employer-provided health insurance under a Republican bill (H.R. 30) passed by the House today.
Read morePanelists at wage summit propose practical steps to raise wages
January 8, 2015A panel of workers, a Laborer-turned-big-city mayor, a small business owner and others proposed practical moves for taking labor's "Raise The Wages," campaign nationwide.
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