workers rights – Page 36

Gallup poll: “Americans want unions”

September 15, 2015 By Clyde Weiss

Americans are seeing the connection between unions and balancing the economy, allowing workers to come together to build a better life for their families.

Pope’s visit will elevate discussion on income inequality and wages

September 4, 2015 By Eric Hauser

Labor has joined faith and civic organizations to ensure that Pope Francis' message on inclusion, solidarity and equality is amplified during his visit to the U.S. during the third week of September.

Verizon continues to demand givebacks from workers

September 4, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

Unions took to the streets to show mass solidarity for their bargaining teams, with rallies all over the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states.

Ruling on labor practices shows importance of appeals courts to workers

September 4, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

While the U.S. Supreme Court's worker rulings apply nationwide, they rejects most cases brought to them; that leaves worker rights in the hands of the appeals court judges.

Steelworkers and teachers: Two unions, one struggle

September 2, 2015 By Scott Hiley

In other words: To make money for the shareholders, workers have to go without; to keep the banks happy, public schools have to tighten their belts.