(May 6, 2015) — The #BlackLivesMatter movement, founded after George Zimmerman’s acquittal of murder in the death of black teenager Trayvon Martin, has served as a...
In frank speech, AFL-CIO president says Americans skeptical about both parties WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 28, 2015) — As the 2016 presidential battle begins, AFL-CIO President...
(April 27, 2015) — The following statement by Jeff Johnson, President of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, regarding Congressman Jim McDermott’s “no” vote and rejection...
The following is from the Washington Fair Trade Coalition: (April 24, 2015) — In Washington state, opposition continues to mount against granting President Obama “Fast Track”...
(April 22, 2015) — An unprecedented coalition of more than 100 labor unions, environmental groups, community organizations, small businesses and other civic groups have joined forces...
(April 16, 2015) — In response to introduction of Trade Promotion Authority legislation — also known as “Fast Track” — in the U.S. Senate today, Washington...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 6, 2015) — When Congress returns from its Easter/Passover recess, it will continue its debate on Fast Track trade authority for the Trans-Pacific...
The following is from AFL-CIO Now: (March 20, 2015) — A judge at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Wednesday found T-Mobile U.S. guilty of...
UPDATE (March 13, 2015) — PICKET HELP — Although the USW and Shell have a tentative deal (see below) on a national oil refinery agreement, THE STRIKE...
ATLANTA (Feb. 25, 2015) — The following Joint Statement from Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), and Sean McGarvey, President of North...