Labor

AFL-CIO condemns Trump’s “soft” approach to trade

April 4, 2017 By Patrick J. Foote

“This draft leaves standing the worst and most oppressive parts of NAFTA."

Fight for $15, BLM continue the agenda of Dr. King

April 4, 2017 By Jesse Jackson

Today, on the anniversary Dr. King’s assassination, thousands will join Fight for $15 and BLM to march in Memphis and across the country to fight for decent pay and racial justice.

Robot revolution: We have nothing to lose but our digital chains

March 31, 2017 By Nigel Flanagan

The automation and robotization of work raises plenty of concerns. But it need not be all doom and gloom, as technology could also improve work.

First time ever: Bank tellers fight to form a union

March 31, 2017 By Larry Rubin

The bank forces its employees to choose between ripping off customers and losing their jobs.

Illinois court dismisses “right-to-work (for less)” coalition

March 30, 2017 By Larry Rubin

As Trump gains control of court appointments, victories for workers will become rarer.