Margarita Alvarez

NLRB gives strong backing to majority sign-up

January 12, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

By a 2-1 vote, the National Labor Relations Board has given strong written support to the use of "majority sign-up" for union recognition.

Communications workers, Sen. Harkin lead fight for filibuster reform

December 20, 2010 By Mark Gruenberg

WASHINGTON (PAI) - Saying senatorial filibusters rob workers of legislation they want and need, the Communications Workers are leading a new coalition, unveiled Dec. 15, behind Iowa Democratic Sen. Tom Harkin's filibuster reform plan.

Companies renew efforts to bar workers from going union

January 7, 2010 By John Wojcik

Fearing that labor and progressive groups will soon shift much of their focus from health care reform to a bill that would expand union organizing rights, retailers across the country are stepping up their anti-union campaigns.

USW vs. Georgia Pacific: another ‘Employee Free Choice’ moment

November 4, 2009 By Scott Marshall

WHEATFIELD, Ind. — United Steelworkers and retirees from around Indiana and Illinois came to this rural area here Nov.3 to show support for their union at Georgia Pacific's wallboard plant there.