workers rights

Why women unionists back others under attack

September 2, 2011 By Karen J. See

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "There are only two ways to bring about protection for workers... legislation and unionization."

Justice Dept. blocks AT&T/T-Mobile merger, unions assail move

September 1, 2011 By Teresa Albano

The Department of Justice announced it would sue to block the proposed $39 billion merger between AT&T and T-Mobile USA.

A tip for Joe the machinist: Watch your back

August 31, 2011 By Sam Pizzigati

A Labor Day reflection: Corporate America no longer even pays lip service to the importance of encouraging hard work and skill.

Labor board rule changes help defeat employer delay tactics

August 30, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

By now, there's been publicity - and lots of management propaganda - about proposals by the National Labor Relations Board to change some rules.

Steelworkers honor Danny Glover and Ed Schultz (with video)

August 22, 2011 By Scott Marshall

On the final day of their International Convention 2011, the United Steel Workers (USW) introduced the union's new Paul Wellstone award. The first recipients are: actor and chair of TransAfrica, Danny Glover; and Ed Shultz, host...