Elections
Labor leaders meet with Bernie Sanders
July 14, 2015"We thought it was important to hear his ideas: how he plans to take on the big-money interests that are strangling our political system and our economy."
Read moreAmerican Federation of Teachers endorses Hillary Clinton
July 14, 2015Weingarten put the union's endorsement in the context of scrapping the Bush-era No Child Left Behind and its teach-to-the-test penalizing of students and schools.
Read moreAFL-CIO statement on Scott Walker announcement
July 13, 2015Trumka released a statement in response to Gov. Walker's upcoming announcement that he is running for president of the U.S.
Read moreNetroots Conference seeks ignition of Democratic base
July 13, 2015Netroots Nation will bring together over 3,000 progressive activists and leaders to discuss key issues and strategize for upcoming battles in 2015 and 2016.
Read moreSanders draws roars from union retirees
July 10, 2015Retired unionists represent the consistently largest and most-active political constituency - the elderly.
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