workers rights
AFL-CIO creates SuperPAC in political revamp
August 4, 2011The labor movement is seeking to expand its influence in the political arena beyond its own membership.
Read moreAuto workers face tough battle in contract talks
August 1, 2011With the current contract set to expire, contract negotiations for the 110,000 members of the United Auto Workers at Ford, GM and Chrysler opened.
Read moreNAACP rallies for grocery workers, labor rights
July 28, 2011Hundreds of delegates to the NAACP's 102nd convention marched in support of UFCW, which is in negotiations with supermarket companies.
Read moreNFL owners and players agree on new labor deal
July 27, 2011After a 4-and-a-half month lockout in the National Football League, players and owners finally agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement.
Read moreEmployers cheat workers and the tax man
July 26, 2011Construction companies are cheating the state out of as much as $175 million a year, according to a commentary by the Texas AFL-CIO.
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