Congress

New federal immigration policy a step forward, supporters say

August 23, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

Last week the Obama administration announced it would suspend deportation proceeding against thousands of undocumented immigrants that pose no serious threat to national security or public safety.

Labor welcomes U.S. move in Guatemalan labor rights

August 12, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Organized labor welcomed the Obama administration's first move against rampant labor rights violations in Guatemala.

Labor mobilizes in congressional districts in August

August 11, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Organized labor mobilized in congressional districts nationwide in August, with two top leaders saying union activists this year will take the place of the tea party radicals of 2009-10. And the unionists, leaders and organizers say,...

In Connecticut the fight for jobs is on

August 11, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

"Connecticut workers want Congress to act on the jobs crisis with the same urgency that was brought to the manufactured political crisis over the debt ceiling."

Congreswoman introduces emergency jobs bill

August 11, 2011 By John Wojcik

Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., plans to introduce the Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act, which will put over 2 million people to work.