labor law
Nurses: court decision is a threat to public health and safety, workers’ rights
June 30, 2015The case, Friedrichs v. CTA (California Teachers Association), involves a challenge supported by far right anti-union groups.
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UFC’s ultimate fighters battle for fair treatment
June 10, 2015Sara McMann researched and found that 86 percent of women fighters in the UFC could be negatively impacted by the deal with Reebok.
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Federal workers achieve judicial win in employment discrimination case
January 9, 2015The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals threw out the Commerce Department's attempt to limit workers' rights to file discrimination cases.
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Speakers advocate massive education campaign about value of unions
November 4, 2014Labor must launch a massive education campaign about the value of unions, to counter right wing propaganda and to forestall deepening nationwide cynicism.
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Today in labor history: International Labour Organization conference in D.C.
October 29, 2014The ILO was established on the premise that universal, lasting peace could be established only if based on social justice
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