unions
Nelson joins GOP in nixing labor board pick
February 9, 2010Indicating that workers face a tough fight in Congress for labor law reform this year, Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., announced last night that he will help filibuster the president's nominee to the nation's most important labor...
Read moreWe need to combat workplace violence
February 8, 2010Consider this: Every year, almost two million American men and women are the victims of violent crime at their workplaces.
Read moreMachinists stop Pratt & Whitney from moving jobs
February 8, 2010EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - Emotions ran high as union leaders announced details of a court victory blocking P&W from moving work and equipment affecting 1,000 jobs.
Read moreMexican labor leader takes message to Washington
February 6, 2010Humberto Montes de Oca of the Mexican Electricians' Union (SME) was on his way to Washington to lodge a complaint with NAFTA authorities over labor violations.
Read moreWorkers give Marriott a wake-up call
February 4, 2010Area workers give Marriott a wake-up call on health care and contract negotiations.
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