workers rights

Tentative agreement could end West Coast longshore battle

January 24, 2012 By Tim Wheeler

The tentative agreement may defuse a tense standoff as the Longview dockworkers wage a valiant battle to defend their jobs.

Ignoring public opinion, Indiana Senate approves “right to work”

January 24, 2012 By John Wojcik

Despite mass opposition to the so-called right to work bill, the Indiana State Senate yesterday approved the measure.

2012: More battles ahead on Capitol Hill for workers

January 24, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Workers, their unions and their allies are gearing up for more tough legislative fights in 2012.

AFL-CIO calls for urgent action to stop Indiana “right-to-work”

January 23, 2012 By John Wojcik

The AFL-CIO has issued a national appeal for help to stop passage of a so-called "right-to-work" law in Indiana. "We are at war," the AFL-CIO appeal reads. "The assault on workers in Indiana continues."

AFL-CIO launches TV ad campaign

January 23, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The AFL-CIO has launched an advertising campaign telling the country that union workers are just like everyone else - and that they deserve their rights.