Labor
War on workers in Minnesota: unprecedented attacks in 2012 legislative session
May 17, 2012Republicans unveiled an unprecedented attack on worker rights and protections, including the granddaddy of all anti-union legislation: "Right to work."
Read moreUnions blast judge for halting new election rules
May 16, 2012Unionists blasted a ruling by a federal judge throwing out the union election rules changes the National Labor Relations Board recently implemented.
Read moreStrikers blast Caterpillar greed, reject concessions
May 14, 2012Unabashed corporate greed, is how striking workers are describing Caterpillar's efforts to slash wages and benefits while eliminating pensions and seniority rights at their plant here.
Read moreLabor’s top organizer sees long fight ahead
May 14, 2012Labor groups, Latinos, African-Americans, women, and students must unite in a years-long campaign to restore and reclaim workers rights.
Read moreTrumka: Labor and allies to unveil economic platform
May 14, 2012A coalition of progressive groups, led by the AFL-CIO, will unveil a joint platform this summer.
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