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Scott Walker escalates his war on workers

September 15, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

Expanding on the hatred of unions that he imposed as Wisconsin's governor, right wing GOP presidential hopeful Scott Walker is proposing to abolish the NLRB.

Illinois GOP governor solicits retirees as strikebreakers

August 4, 2015 By David Kreisman

Rauner also failed to deny reports that he is considering calling on the Illinois National Guard to replace state workers in the event of a lockout or strike.

Illinois Gov. Rauner’s anti-labor ploy actually boosts a union local

March 26, 2015 By Pablo Ros

When many working families are facing hardship and workers' rights are under attack, solidarity is still our best defense.

AFSCME grows by 90,000 since January

July 15, 2014 By John Wojcik

The union sees its successful organizing campaign as a clear indication that face-to-face organizing is the proper response to what has been an onslaught of attacks on public service workers.

Union and mayor agree on contract for 121,000 NYC workers

July 11, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The DC37 pact, which covers workers at 53 locals, is important as a potential pacesetter for other unions in the Big Apple.