workers
Retired longtime AFSCME President Gerald McEntee dies at 87
July 12, 2022Among his many achievements was his leading role in killing attempts by George W. Bush to privatize Social Security.
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AFSCME leader sees 2022 elections as key to building worker power
July 12, 2022Union president praises “pro-union” Biden but calls for mobilization in the 2022 elections to halt continuing right-wing attacks on workers and their unions.
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Bosses blame workers for inflation, but it’s really about war and profits
July 11, 2022If there is enough money for war and corporate tax cuts, then there’s enough for raising the wages of workers suffering from the cost-of-living crisis.
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Data show biz claimed to add net of 381K new jobs
July 11, 2022On the downside, wage growth showed signs of slowing.
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Contract talks continue after ILWU’s West Coast pact expires
July 8, 2022Fair wages and working conditions on the ports are key to ending back-ups in the supply chain.
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