Jobs
We can win jobs if we fight for them, autoworkers tell U.S. Social Forum
June 24, 2010DETROIT - United Auto Workers President Bob King brought a message to the U.S. Social Forum here: "The UAW will speak up for and lead the fight for all workers, regardless of whether they are in...
Read moreWorld labor leaders: Reject dictatorship of markets
June 23, 2010VANCOUVER, Canada - World labor leaders gathered here in the second congress of the International Trade Union Confederation are of one mind in rejecting the "Washington consensus."
Read moreAFL-CIO president issues ringing call for immigrant rights
June 22, 2010CLEVELAND - In a major policy statement, AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka said the denial of rights to millions of undocumented workers threatens all Americans.
Read moreNo recovery unless we create 11 million jobs, AFL-CIO head warns
June 21, 2010CLEVELAND - AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka attacked right-wing efforts to use the federal budget deficit as an excuse to block programs needed to end the economic crisis.
Read moreNew UAW president vows “social justice” unionism
June 18, 2010United Auto Workers' new president, Bob King, pledges to fight for jobs and justice for all Americans.
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