courts

Courts block some voter suppression laws

August 2, 2016 By Larry Rubin

Right wing efforts to suppress the voting rights of minority groups have hit roadblocks in North Carolina, Wisconsin, Texas, North Dakota and Kansas, but the fight is far from over.

Examining courts’ impact on workers and their rights

April 24, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

Here are some recent lower court cases involving workers.

Justices could increase big-money hold on state courts

February 9, 2015 By David Sobelsohn

Most voters know little about judicial candidates. Money influences judicial campaigns far more than it does campaigns for Congress.

Union-led democracy initiative may tackle politicization of state courts

January 20, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

The union-led Democracy Initiative, founded and led by the Communications Workers, will tackle politicization of state courts, a senior strategist says.

Home care ruling shows negative impact of courts on workers

January 5, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

A Dec. 22 decision showed that men and women in black robes can yank away what workers win in the executive branch, on Capitol Hill, or at the bargaining table.