unions
It’s official: UFCW formally rejoins AFL-CIO
August 9, 2013Citing the AFL-CIO's new dynamism and activism, UFCW formally rejoined the labor federation on August 8, leaving Change To Win, but not its organizing institute.
Read moreToday in labor history: California school workers organize union
August 9, 2013On Aug. 9, 1927, 10 school custodians met in Oakland, Calif., to form what was to become the 230,000-member California School Employees Association, representing school support staff throughout the state.
Read moreThousands shut down Chicago streets at ALEC meeting
August 9, 2013The demonstrators say ALEC is hurting just about everyone in America who is not part of the top one percent.
Read moreSEIU, AFT join coalition to stop job discrimination vs. gays
August 8, 2013"Embedding discrimination against LGBT Americans into our laws and workplaces is not only morally reprehensible, it also makes zero economic sense."
Read moreGuild leaders optimistic about new Washington Post and Globe owners
August 7, 2013Part of the Guild's optimism comes from the joint announcement by Bezos and current Post management that they intend to extend union contracts at the paper for a year.
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