Labor

Race to the finish

October 24, 2008

Sprinting into the homestretch, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is widening his lead over GOP rival John McCain. Obama is addressing enormous cheering crowds in battleground states across the nation. More than 100,000 gathered to hear...

Flushing out the worker-wannabes

October 23, 2008

Why are the plumbers in the photo on this page wearing carpenter tool belts? And why are they wielding shiny new $9.99 Home Depot toilet plungers instead of wrenches? True, Halloween is costume time, but it’s...

OPINION: Whats at stake for retirees

October 22, 2008

When retirees go to the polls on Nov. 4, not only is their own retirement at stake, but so is the prospect of a stable, secure retirement for their children and grandchildren. Tough times are hitting...

Real plumbers ratchet up support for Obama, EFCA

October 22, 2008

DETROIT -- Six thousand building and construction trades workers from various parts of Michigan marched to the McNamara Federal Building here to show support for the Employee Free Choice Act and the election of Sen. Barack...

Winning for workers in California’s battleground districts

October 21, 2008

As we enter the home stretch of what just might be the most exciting campaign season in history, working people have never been more energized for change. Voter registration has skyrocketed, volunteers are turning out in...