unions
AFL-CIO calls for urgent action to stop Indiana “right-to-work”
January 23, 2012The AFL-CIO has issued a national appeal for help to stop passage of a so-called "right-to-work" law in Indiana. "We are at war," the AFL-CIO appeal reads. "The assault on workers in Indiana continues."
Read moreAFL-CIO launches TV ad campaign
January 23, 2012The AFL-CIO has launched an advertising campaign telling the country that union workers are just like everyone else - and that they deserve their rights.
Read more“Right-to-work (for less)” bill threatens democracy in Indiana
January 18, 2012Labor rights and democracy are in grave danger in the Hoosier state.
Read moreWikipedia goes dark in protest over internet piracy bill
January 18, 2012Wikipedia, the popular online encyclopedia which has become an invaluable resource to millions of people worldwide, went offline this morning in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).
Read moreWeeklong “Occupy Nigeria” strike wins victory
January 17, 2012A weeklong nationwide strike resulted in a victory for Nigerians as the government on Monday agreed to partially restore a popular fuel subsidy.
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