Labor
Yuck! What’s on my chicken?
October 23, 2014"USDA's plan will reduce the federal inspection process to a mere rubber stamp." The "USDA has pushed through its dirty chicken rule."
Read moreChicago hotel workers to Bruce Rauner: Give back the money!
October 23, 2014Rauner has made stopping what he calls the "chokehold" that special interests have on Illinois state government a key part of his campaign to unseat Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn.
Read moreToday in labor history: 200,000 students boycott Chicago public schools
October 22, 2014Civil rights groups organized the boycott and demonstration against segregated schools and inadequate resources for black students.
Read moreLetter Carriers jump into electoral arena for pro-post office candidates
October 22, 2014The Letter Carriers took the unusual step of singling out for support only lawmakers who are strong supporters of postal union members.
Read moreMichigan autoworkers gear up for Nov. 4 elections
October 21, 2014The union expects that anger over Republican anti-union legislation will help drive large numbers of people to the polls.
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