Labor
United Mine Workers of America reaches settlement with Patriot Coal
August 12, 2013"After several weeks of nearly around-the-clock negotiations, I believe we have reached something that can be taken to the membership for ratification."
Read moreLawmakers hit offshoring of call center jobs
August 12, 2013"Companies that choose to outsource American call center jobs overseas should forfeit their eligibility for federal financial assistance."
Read moreLabor going all out for “jobs and freedom” on Aug. 24
August 12, 2013The nation's unions plan a massive presence at the 50th commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King's famous 1963 March on Washington.
Read moreIt’s official: UFCW formally rejoins AFL-CIO
August 9, 2013Citing the AFL-CIO's new dynamism and activism, UFCW formally rejoined the labor federation on August 8, leaving Change To Win, but not its organizing institute.
Read moreToday in labor history: California school workers organize union
August 9, 2013On Aug. 9, 1927, 10 school custodians met in Oakland, Calif., to form what was to become the 230,000-member California School Employees Association, representing school support staff throughout the state.
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