worker rights
Georgia’s anti-picketing law an attack on the 99 percent
March 20, 2012Unions and progressive groups are fighting a new law that would make forms of protest - including picketing and peaceful sit-downs -- a crime, the AFL-CIO reports.
Read moreUnions tackle states’ practices that hurt workers
March 20, 2012The labor movement is beginning to mount a legislative offensive in the sates to stop what it says are "under the radar" attacks on workers.
Read moreWalker allies lose grip on Wisconsin Senate
March 19, 2012One of the GOP state senators under recall here, Pam Galloway (claiming a family health problem) resigned this weekend, wiping out the Republican majority and leaving that chamber split 16-16.
Read moreAFL-CIO defends women’s access to contraception
March 16, 2012The AFL-CIO has stepped forward to defend women's access to contraception, "regardless of where they work."
Read moreMinnesota GOP assaults workers with constitutional amendments
March 16, 2012Right to work sounds innocent enough in name, but in reality it is yet another corporate attack on middle class families.
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