collective bargaining
Today in labor history: Federal workers gain the right to join unions
January 12, 2015On January 17, 1962, President John Kennedy signs Executive Order 10988, recognizing the right of federal employees to bargain collectively.
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Today in Labor History: Clayton Antitrust Act signed
October 15, 2014The Act established that unions are not conspiracies under the law and freed them to legally strike, picket and boycott employers.
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At Minnesota AFL-CIO convention, organizing and elections high on agenda
September 25, 2014High turnout will be key to keeping a DFL majority in the House and moving forward a worker-friendly agenda.
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Ohio unions gear up for November elections
September 18, 2014"I have never seen such hostility, so many non-stop attacks on working people. The greedy corporate forces won't stop unless and until we stop them."
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How a small town council routed the union busters
September 9, 2014The Sequim City Council voted unanimously to kill two pending "Right to Work" (for less) ballot propositions, condemning them as "grossly invalid" and a flagrant violation of state law.
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