unions

We need to combat workplace violence

February 8, 2010 By Dick Meister

Consider this: Every year, almost two million American men and women are the victims of violent crime at their workplaces.

Machinists stop Pratt & Whitney from moving jobs

February 8, 2010

EAST 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.

Mexican labor leader takes message to Washington

February 6, 2010 By Gail Ryall

Humberto 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.

Workers give Marriott a wake-up call

February 4, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

Area workers give Marriott a wake-up call on health care and contract negotiations.

Machinists fight for their pensions

February 2, 2010 By Bruce Bostick

"If predatory bankers can come in here and steal the pensions these workers earned, then nobody in our nation is safe!" said Jim McClellan, president of International Association of Machinists District 54.