worker rights
Labor-backed Chicago bank to expand services to workers
September 14, 2015The Amalgamated Bank of Chicago will use $35 million it gained from sale of its old headquarters to expand its services and products for workers.
Read moreReinstate all Walmart workers!
September 11, 2015Walmart suddenly closed five stores giving its employees only a few hours notice and laying off an estimated 2,200 workers.
Read moreMissouri right-to-work for less fight comes down to the wire
September 10, 2015With the GOP-dominated state legislature convening Sept. 16 for a "veto override" session, unionists are going door-to-door to campaign for "No Override on RTW/HB116".
Read moreBusy year by NLRB produces key rulings for workers
September 9, 2015The five-member board, which rules on most labor-management relations and disputes, has reached full strength.
Read moreSen. Wyden positioned to secure rights for Guatemalan workers
September 2, 2015"This visit to Guatemala reinforced how important it is to include strong labor protections in our trade deals and to make sure the U.S. follows through with enforcement of those rules."
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