Labor
Striking Verizon workers introduce virtual picket line
May 5, 2016The 39,000 striking Verizon workers are introducing a new facet to the worker-boss struggle.
Read moreMay Day 2016 around the world
May 4, 2016This year's celebration of May Day around the world saw an unprecedented level of unity against serious threats to workers.
Read moreFaculty union at Univ. of Illinois ends strike; contract vote May 5
May 2, 2016For many of the non-tenured faculty, the long fought battle has finally proven to be victorious.
Read moreLabor, progressives warn Congress: Keep ideological agenda out of spending bills
April 28, 2016"Riders from the Republican leadership are a way to manipulate the rules in favor of the wealthy few and big corporations."
Read moreAFL-CIO: Workplace deaths, injuries on the rise
April 28, 2016"Too many workers remain at serious risk of injury, illness or death. There is much more work to be done."
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