collective bargaining

AFSCME grows by 90,000 since January

July 15, 2014 By John Wojcik

The union sees its successful organizing campaign as a clear indication that face-to-face organizing is the proper response to what has been an onslaught of attacks on public service workers.

Union and mayor agree on contract for 121,000 NYC workers

July 11, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The DC37 pact, which covers workers at 53 locals, is important as a potential pacesetter for other unions in the Big Apple.

AFT local battles Missouri anti-teacher tenure initiative

July 11, 2014 By Sheri Gassaway

Teach Great, a coalition backed by billionaire Rex Sinquefield, is funding the ballot initiative.

Harris v. Quinn raises stakes for 2016 presidential election

July 7, 2014 By Labor Lou

The Supreme Court's latest assault on the Labor Movement - Harris vs. Quinn - shows how essential it is for Democrats to win the White House in 2016.

Yuengling Brewery billionaire pushes “right-to-work” in my home county

July 1, 2014 By Michael Leonard

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, where I grew up, is famous for two things: anthracite coal and union organizing.