workers rights

Alabama’s racism

November 23, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Alabama approved the racist, anti-immigrant, anti-Hispanic law HB56. The law, passed by the GOP legislature and pushed through by the GOP governor, cries out for a nationwide counterattack.

Federal judge rules against misclassifying workers as contractors

November 22, 2011 By Curt Hess

The U.S. Department of Labor won a major victory this month in its campaign against job misclassification.

Postal unions blast two “rescue” bills

November 18, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Postal workers are blasting both Postal Service "rescue" bills as deeply flawed legislation that would come close to killing the Postal Service.

Red Cross strikers win new contract

November 16, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

Striking workers at Red Cross won a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement.

Can labor build on Ohio win?

November 14, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

With one year to go before the Nov. 2012 election, the key question for organized labor after this fall's voting is: Can it build on the Ohio win?