Labor

AFL-CIO: No early labor endorsement in 2020 presidential race

March 12, 2019 By John Wojcik

Lee Saunders, chair of the AFL-CIO political committee, told People’s World that unions want to hear from all the candidates what they'll do for working people.

Ten years ago, Republic Windows workers occupied their factory; now they own it

March 11, 2019 By Special to People’s World

A decade ago, members of UE Local 1110 made history by occupying their factory, Republic Windows and Doors. Now they own the place.

AFL-CIO leaders say unions have a role in saving the country

March 11, 2019 By John Wojcik

Union leaders meet in New Orleans this week, and Richard Trumka says labor is uniquely qualified to lead the country out of its current "dark period."

Workers lose pensions as lawmakers tackle multi-employer plan problems

March 8, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Labor appears to be united behind HR397.

Hands Off, Pants On: Chicago Federation of Labor honors Karen Kent

March 6, 2019 By Michelle Zacarias

It was Kent and the members of UNITE HERE who led campaign that won passage of Chicago’s new “panic button” ordinance that provides extra security for hotel workers.