Mike Hall

Labor

AFL-CIO launches ad campaign to press GOP on immigration reform

November 6, 2013 By Mike Hall

The fate of comprehensive immigration reform with a road map to citizenship that fully protects the rights of all workers is in the hands of House Republicans.

Labor

Pope Francis, the Bishop of Bling, CEOs, and Leo Gerard

October 30, 2013 By Mike Hall

American CEOs and boards of directors should take note of Pope Francis' recent suspension of the "Bishop of Bling."

Labor

Palermo’s agrees to reinstate eight fired workers

July 31, 2013 By Mike Hall

The company also has agreed to post a notice informing workers of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act and to hold a union election.

Labor

5 things you need to know about the ‘Comp Time’ bill

April 30, 2013 By Mike Hall

If you are one of the millions of workers who count on overtime to stretch your paycheck, it's time to tell House Republicans, "Don't cut my overtime with your so-called Working Families Flexibility Act."

Labor

Signed in secret, Michigan law takes effect in April

December 13, 2012 By Mike Hall

The "right to work for less" law can be overturned.

Labor

Minnesota lockouts don’t stop holiday music

December 7, 2012 By Mike Hall

Symphony halls will be full as orchestra musicians - many who are members of American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (AFM) - fill the air with holiday-themed concerts.

Environment

How to prepare for Hurricane Sandy’s impact and aftermath

October 29, 2012 By Mike Hall

Working men and women make our state run, not just during emergencies but every day.

Labor

Jobless rate drops to 7.8% in September

October 5, 2012 By Mike Hall

The unemployment rate declined from 8.1% in August to 7.8% in September, with 114,000 jobs added last month, according to figures released this morning.

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