Labor
Obama nominee’s support for civil rights too much for GOP
April 18, 2013Several plan to quiz Perez on his stewardship of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, which he now heads.
Read moreUnions push plan for green infrastructure jobs
April 18, 2013Just how old and how badly in need of upgrading is the U.S. power grid?
Read moreUnions oppose letting Japan into trade pact
April 18, 2013The Steelworkers, the Autoworkers and the AFL-CIO formally oppose letting Japan join talks on the latest controversial "free trade" treaty, the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Read moreToday in labor history: Superman, hero of downtrodden, is born
April 18, 2013Today marks the 75th anniversary of Superman's first appearance in DC's Action Comics No. 1, published April 18, 1938.
Read moreSan Francisco Symphony musicians ratify new contract
April 17, 2013The musicians, members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 6, overcame draconian proposals to slash pay of substitutes and extras.
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