Labor
Orlando unionists organize for more worker power
September 9, 2013ORLANDO, Fla. - Even in a state with a "right-to-work" law like Florida, workers still need to join unions and leverage their power by collectively bargaining with employers.
Read moreAs matter of survival, unions double down on diversity
September 9, 2013The 50-plus unions of the AFL-CIO redoubled its efforts to diversify its ranks and leadership with more women, workers of color, LGBT and young workers.
Read moreHow to build our union movement: Ideas from LA
September 9, 2013LOS ANGELES - As the AFL-CIO prepared to open its national convention here, two dozen committed union members and supporters voiced a slew of ideas for revitalizing the U.S. labor movement.
Read moreYoung workers are hot topic at labor journalists meet
September 6, 2013LOS ANGELES - Young workers were the hot topic at a gathering of labor journalists in town to cover what many expect to be an historic AFL-CIO convention next week.
Read moreToday in labor history: Social reformer Jane Addams is born
September 6, 2013Addams was a co-founder of Chicago's Hull House, a social Christian, and a leader in the women's suffrage and peace movements. She was the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
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