Labor
Federal workers union sues government over data breach
July 8, 2015The cyber attack exposed confidential data, from medical records to Social Security numbers, of between four and 18 million workers.
Read moreTeamsters score big win in Southern California
July 7, 2015The win is the biggest in the history of Teamsters Joint Council 42, which covers Southern California, Nevada and Hawaii.
Read moreObama announces new overtime pay rule
July 1, 2015Overturning a cutback the GOP Bush Administration instituted a decade ago, Obama announced a new overtime pay rule on June 30.
Read moreUnion leaders hail high court’s marriage equality ruling
July 1, 2015Union leaders hailed the Supreme Court's decision legalizing gay marriage, but added there is still opposition to equal rights for gay people.
Read moreToday in history: first U.S. postage stamps issued, and what that means
July 1, 2015On this date in 1847, the Post Office Department (now called the U.S. Postal Service), issued its first two postage stamps.
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