unions
Romney opposes bargaining rights for fire fighters and police
August 30, 2012Romney's statement, in a written response to an FOP questionnaire, is in line with his attempt, as Massachusetts governor, to strip Fire Fighters and police officers throughout the state of their collective bargaining rights.
Read moreToday in Labor History: Union formed, rich taxed, scaffolds made safer
August 30, 2012On August 30, 1935 President Franklin Roosevelt's Wealth Tax Act increased taxes on the rich and big business and lowered taxes for small businesses
Read moreA life in organizing, an interview with Stewart Acuff
August 30, 2012A key voice in the design of the Employee Free Choice Act, Acuff spoke about how much change the very modest improvements in labor law the bill would bring, with his signature faith in working people.
Read moreA book for Labor Day: “Playing Bigger Than You Are – A Life In Organizing”
August 30, 2012This Labor Day workers will be marching and highlighting union and election struggles around the country. After the marches, it might be a good time to kick back and read a good book by a leader...
Read moreCatholic bishops condemn exploitation, back unions
August 24, 2012The nation's Catholic bishops have strongly denounced worker exploitation in the U.S. economy, and reaffirmed the positive role that unions play.
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