worker rights
Trumka steps up support for locked out sugar workers
July 30, 2012The labor movement will escalate the campaign to push for an end to American Crystal Sugar's year-long lockout of 1,300 workers.
Read moreSecond heavily-Republican union backs Obama
July 30, 2012In yet another move by a plurality Republican group, delegates to the IAFF convention formally endorsed President Obama and Vice President Biden for re-election.
Read moreComing out is still risky in Tennessee
July 23, 2012For many workers in Tennessee, reporting a case of discrimination based on sexual orientation would seriously risk their personal safety.
Read moreWorkers bashed in Pennsylvania
July 16, 2012In one of the most extreme cases of worker bashing to balance a budget, the mayor unilaterally cut the wages of city workers to the $7.25 hourly federal minimum.
Read moreUnion-friendly investor defends pension plans
July 16, 2012The point of all the initiatives is the same: Finding areas that can make money for investing unions and investing union pension plans - and put union members to work.
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