unions
Judges give workers wins over anti-union right wingers
March 20, 2019State judges in Missouri have given workers there two more wins against anti-union schemes propagated by the radical right.
Read moreGM plant closures may force United Auto Workers to strike
March 19, 2019The closing of Lordstown came despite GM having been the beneficiary of huge Trump tax cuts that were supposed to trickle down to the workers.
Read moreImmigration: AFL-CIO pushing lawmakers to protect Dreamers, TPS recipients
March 15, 2019"Can we get some Republicans?” Bricklayers President Jim Boland asked rhetorically. It depends on whether employers, in the interest of having a stable workforce, have the will to stand up to the president.
Read moreBricklayers union: Democratic hopefuls all back key building trades issues
March 14, 2019“They’re all good on our issues," Jim Boland says, "but the question is ‘Can they win?’”
Read moreAFL-CIO’s 2020 election strategy: Candidates must come to the workers
March 14, 2019With so many Democrats running for president, labor says, "Let them come to us."
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