Labor

NLRB’s Joint Employer rule on again after GOP board member’s vote tossed

February 28, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

The NLRB's rule holding joint employers – the corporate headquarters of a chain – and its individual franchises jointly responsible for obeying or breaking labor law is on again.

Big rally in Philly against Janus attack on union organizing rights

February 26, 2018 By Ben Sears

A dense crowd of workers and their allies loudly proclaimed their support for union organizing rights.

AFT’s Weingarten visits West Virginia teachers during statewide walkout

February 23, 2018 By Richard Fowler

With no movement from Charleston lawmakers, teachers and school service personnel in West Virginia’s public schools will continue into day two of their statewide walkout this Friday.

A first in Oregon: Teachers’ contract limits class size

February 22, 2018 By Don McIntosh

A new union contract at Portland Public Schools contains a major advance for teachers, students and parents: Oregon’s first enforceable limits on class size.

Emeryville workers celebrate Lunar New Year on the picket line

February 22, 2018 By Marilyn Bechtel

“I know we’re going to win this. It may take a little longer, but we’re never going to give up!”