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Unions brace for Supreme Court Janus decision
Jun 25, 2018
Organized labor in Nevada is holding its own, in spite of right-to-work rules that ban charging fees to nonunion members — something the Janus case might lead to for public-sector unions nationwide.
Disney World union employees still fighting for more magic in their paychecks
by
Renata Sago
Mar 13, 2018
The company and more than 38,000 unionized employers are still in wage negotiations.
Steelworkers want a crackdown on "cheaters" in the global steel industry
Mar 2, 2018
The international president of the United Steelworkers says we're already in a trade war.
In West Virginia, teachers get a victory
by
Renata Sago
and Marielle Segarra
Mar 1, 2018
West Virginia teachers head back to the classroom Thursday morning after a four-day teacher’s strike culminated in a deal with the governor for a 5 percent pay increase. It’s being seen as a victory for teachers unions across the country. But is that true? Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Supreme court hears arguments on compelling union dues
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 27, 2018
When the Supreme Court has decided about the fairness of mandatory union dues in the past, unions have historically prevailed. In the current case before the court, Janus v. AFSCME, however, the makeup of the court is different. A ruling against the unions could have far reaching political implications on the power of teachers unions in […]
How to grow a union in an anti-union state
Feb 26, 2018
In the South, where people are “ashamed to tell their neighbors that they are in a union,” one labor organization is turning things around.
Government unions face a big court challenge
Feb 23, 2018
The decision could mean a lot less money for unions that represent state and local workers.
For public good, not for profit.
The retail industry is taking a cue from coal country
Jan 3, 2018
Retail workers are banding together to amplify their voices.
Labor ruling says employees can only have one boss
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 15, 2017
The National Labor Relations Board has overturned an Obama-era ruling that had made it easier for workers at franchise businesses to form unions.
Unions tighten belts ahead of Trump administration
Dec 27, 2016
The Service Employees International Union is bracing for big changes.