unions

Heavyweight lawmakers back safe staffing in nursing homes

September 21, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

Another milestone in National Nurses United’s long campaign for safe staffing of U.S. healthcare facilities.

California unions cheer big Newsom win

September 15, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

Big win will guarantee California continues its role as an incubator for pro-labor actions and laws affecting the entire country.

Enforcing workers’ rights: Hit bosses in the wallet, hard

September 15, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

Dems on the House labor committee call for huge fines on labor lawbreakers to help pay for the reconciliation package.

IATSE is gearing up for a possible strike

September 14, 2021 By David Trujillo

Any such strike will have a major impact on the economy in CA and nationwide. It remains to be seen how this industry will react to the unions’ willingness to stand together.

Musicians’ defeat of Trump’s leafletting curbs shows importance of appeals courts

September 13, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

The D.C. Court of Appeals has become important in the struggle of workers to reverse the anti-labor rulings of the last administration.