Labor
Labor led coalition wins victories in Philly primary
June 2, 2015The city's labor movement came together to nominate James Kenney as the Philly Democrats' mayoral candidate this November.
Read moreCoalition says Rauner’s compassion extends only to his rich buddies
June 2, 2015"To say Illinois legislators are not for the middle class, but for the political class is disingenuous on the part of Gov. Bruce Rauner."
Read moreVideo: Chicago teachers protest charter expansion
June 1, 2015Teachers union activists assembled at the Chicago Public School Board before classes began to protest plans to expand for-profit charter schools.
Read moreAfter Senate loss, fast-track fight shifts to House
May 29, 2015Labor is increasing its attention on the GOP-run House, where the vote is expected to be much closer and up for grabs.
Read moreNew rules require contractors to obey labor laws
May 29, 2015Rules will help prevent millions of workers from being subject to harmful or unlawful treatment, especially underpaid women.
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