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Note to Nikki: Unions do have a role in S.C.

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 2:16pm

In her State of the State address last week, Gov. Nikki Haley stated, "We'll make the unions understand full well that they are not needed, not wanted and not welcome in the state of South Carolina."

Labor board chief to push union organizing rules

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 2:11pm

The chairman of the National Labor Relations Board plans to push for new rules that would give unions a boost in organizing members, despite an outcry from Republicans and business groups who say the board is going too far.

Anti-Union Measures Gain Momentum Across Midwest

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 7:01pm

It is the latest successful legislative push targeting union power following a Republican sweep of statehouses in 2010, and if Gov. Mitch Daniels signs the bill as expected it will make Indiana the first Rust Belt state to ban contracts that require workers to pay mandatory union fees for representation.

Right to Work: A Formula for Shrinking Paychecks

Thu, 01/26/2012 - 3:29pm

Is the problem in America today that workers are too powerful in comparison with the corporations that employ them? Are our wages too high? Do too many of us have health coverage and retirement plans?

'Time to take on illegal immigration'

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:19am

Obama: No tax break for outsourcing jobs

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:11am

Right-to-Work Passes in Indiana Senate, as Dems and Labor Huddle

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 10:45am

In the State Senate yesterday, the RTW bill passed 28-22, with 9 Republicans joining the 13 Democrats in opposition. On the House side, all 60 Republicans voted down an amendment—backed by all 40 Democrats—calling for a statewide referendum on the right-to-work bill, based on results of a Peter Hart poll showing 69 percent of Hoosiers  lack information on the bill’s impact and 71 percent support a referendum to settle the issues.

AFL-CIO launches TV ad campaign

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 10:16am
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The AFL-CIO has launched a multi-million-dollar television advertising campaign telling the country that union workers are just like everyone else - and that they deserve their rights.

Not all jobs are equal

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 10:07am

A lower unemployment rate isn't enough. Americans need work that pays the bills.

Substandard Labor Practices Brought to Light at Boston Copley Marriott

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 9:42am

State investigates use of Pa. shelter workers

Haley to announce anti-union measures

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 3:18pm

Haley says the state's anti-union status is her best tool in recruiting businesses to South Carolina.

Is OSHA Getting Tougher? For 2nd Time Ever, Federal Agency Pushes Company-Wide Settlement

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 1:41pm

When the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) cites a company for workplace safety violations, it usually tells it to fix the problems at the specific location where the violation was discovered. But in an unusual—and for safety advocates, promising—move, the Department of Labor (DOL) agency is pushing for "enterprise-wide" changes as part of a violation settlement.

Center for Union Facts Steps Up $10 Million Ad Campaign Backing Broad Anti-Union Bill

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 1:37pm

Anti-union group's website encourages workers to decertify unions, while claiming decertification is "nearly impossible."

 

United Interfaith Action (UIA) holds Public Action in support of In-State Tuition legislation

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 1:11pm

United Interfaith Action held a public action yesterday afternoon to support the In-State Tuition legislation in Massachusetts. State Representatives Kevin Aguiar, Paul Schmid and David Sullivan participated in the event, as well as Dr. Jean MacCormack, Chancellor of UMass Dartmouth, and Dr. John Sbrega, President of Bristol Community College.

 

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Sunday Dialogue: State Laws on Unions

Mon, 01/23/2012 - 12:14pm

Should workers be compelled to join unions or pay dues? Readers debate “right to work” laws now being considered.

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