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Longshore union calls employer port shutdown “bad for U.S. economy”

February 12, 2015 By Marilyn Bechtel

The union has repeatedly emphasized it is committed to reaching a new agreement as quickly as possible, and says only a few issues remain to be negotiated.

Women truck drivers seek mentors for new advocacy campaign

February 11, 2015 By Special to People’s World

RWIT is seeking women who have recently worked in training carriers or who have been trainers in the past to get involved as virtual mentors.

Illinois GOP governor rolls out right-wing anti-union agenda

February 11, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

New Illinois GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner yanked union rights to collect dues or fees from thousands of home health caregivers in the state.

Nissan rejects offer to mediate Mississippi dispute with UAW

February 9, 2015 By PAI

The car firm claimed that "entering mediation over issues raised might violate U.S. national labor law."

Teachers, unions weigh in as Senate panel starts rewrite of federal education law

February 6, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

Ever since Bush's No Child Left Behind, teachers, parents, administrators and lawmakers have been at odds over how to judge schools, kids and teachers.