unions
Martin Luther King Jr. and the attack on public workers
January 17, 2011As we celebrate the life and historic contributions of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, public workers are under fierce attack across the country.
Read moreA blind eye for terror in Colombia
January 14, 2011In Washington, business interests are pushing the Obama administration to submit a U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement for congressional approval. Yet terror prevails under the new regime of President Juan Manuel Santos
Read more“Thank God for the union”: Labor leads on community aid
January 14, 2011With the increased attacks on unions from the right wing, it's more important than ever to note just how much organized labor does for the community.
Read moreNLRB gives strong backing to majority sign-up
January 12, 2011By a 2-1 vote, the National Labor Relations Board has given strong written support to the use of "majority sign-up" for union recognition.
Read moreErgonomics not on the list of five new safety rules
January 12, 2011The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will roll out five new rules this year designed to protect workers on the job - but a rule to curb ergonomic injuries will not be one of them.
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