Labor
Tentative agreement could end West Coast longshore battle
January 24, 2012The tentative agreement may defuse a tense standoff as the Longview dockworkers wage a valiant battle to defend their jobs.
Read moreIgnoring public opinion, Indiana Senate approves “right to work”
January 24, 2012Despite mass opposition to the so-called right to work bill, the Indiana State Senate yesterday approved the measure.
Read moreJewish labor’s Appelbaum supports good-faith Israeli-Palestinian negotiations
January 24, 2012The path to Middle East peace is through good-faith negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, which U.S. President Barack Obama recognizes
Read more2012: More battles ahead on Capitol Hill for workers
January 24, 2012Workers, their unions and their allies are gearing up for more tough legislative fights in 2012.
Read moreUnions split on Obama Keystone pipeline turndown
January 23, 2012Construction unions called Obama's ruling a "job killer," but at least five unions sided with environmental groups against Keystone.
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