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New Mexico Bans Right to Work
The New Mexico Legislature has passed a new law that would outlaw local Right to Work ordinances and bring local laws in line with the states free bargaining status.
Sherrod Brown Decides Not to Run For President
Sherrod Brown, one of the most pro-union candidates considering a run for President, has announced that he will not run. Find out more from Politico.
"I'm from a Family who knew the Frightening Power Employers have over Workers"
This post came from Bernie Sanders Instagram. My experience as a kid, living in a family that struggled economically, powerfully influenced my life and my values. Unlike Donald Trump, who shut...
Unions Unite to Stop the Deportation of Member
On Tuesday, union leaders from SEIU 32 BJ and the Hotel Trades Council (HTC) joined local congressional representatives at a press conference calling on the Trump administration to release Baba...
Repeal the NYS Tax Cap
When I listen to politicians in Albany debate property taxes, I am reminded of a famous quote from T.S. Eliot, who said, “Most of the evil in this world is done by people with good intentions....
Democrats Select CWA Lawyer for Spot on NLRB
With a spot open on the National Labor Relations Board for a Democratic pick, Minority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer has asked the AFL-CIO for a recommendation. Politico has more on who they selected...
Randi Weingarten: Acosta's Got to Go
When Trump appointed Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta many questioned the appointment due to the sweetheart deal that Acosta cut for Trump friend, billionaire and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey...
Did You Get a Raise from the GOP Tax Plan?
This post was written by the Communications Workers of America In order to get the Republican corporate tax cut bill passed, many big businesses made big promises to workers that their wages...
Rand Paul Introduces National Right to Work Bill
On Valentine’s Day, Senator Rand Paul took part in his favorite pastime, introducing a National Right to Work bill. Just like last year, Paul will be the main sponsor on the bill that would...
How Calls Make a Difference
With a new Congress, union members finally have a voice once again in D.C. Although the shutdown slowed the rollout, Democrats have made a major statement by proposing the For the People Act, a bill...