worker rights
UAW plans new organizing drive with help from its friends
January 5, 2011The United Auto Workers is launching a new drive to organize foreign-owned auto plants in the U.S., with the determined help of civil rights and other organizations.
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Obama administration plans to push organizing rights
December 29, 2010Private employers will be required to post large signs informing workers about their right to form unions under a new rule the Obama administration plans to institute by executive order.
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Defend unions at those holiday parties!
December 27, 2010A few quick and easy responses you can use when your friends or relatives come out with anti-union comments at holiday get-togethers.
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Kasich declares war on workers
December 22, 2010Ohio's Republican Governor-elect John Kasich declared war on all public employees and workers employed under state contracts - a full month before taking office.
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Unions differ on Korea trade pact
December 16, 2010DETROIT - The United Auto Workers support for the U.S. Korea Free Trade Agreement has received a lot of "ink" in recent days as other unions have criticized the deal.
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