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The Fight between Police & Public Sector Unions
In January of 2017, eight years of pro-worker policies ended and a war on unions and working people began. Over the years, public employees have faced constant attacks at the federal and state level...
Is Cuomo Turning his Back on GM Strikers?
Across the country, UAW members at GM are out on strike. As they walk the picket line, many are worried about how they will pay their bills. When on strike, members only get $250 a week from the...
Alaska Files Lawsuit Against State Employee's Union
Alaska has a surprisingly high number of union members, but Republicans in state government want to change that. As part of this effort, Republican Attorney General Kevin Clarkson and Governor Mike...
Under Trump More Americans Uninsured
For the first time since the Affordable Care Act began, Trump's effort to destroy Obamacare has led to the first increase in uninsured Americans. Read more below from the Associated Press.
Union Leader Weighs in on SharpieGate
Hurricane Dorian may have moved out to sea, but its effects are still being felt in Washington D.C. as “SharpieGate” continues to make headlines. The controversy started when Trump sent...
Militancy against Trump at Labor Day Parade
This past Saturday, trade unionists from the tri-state region marched down Fifth Avenue to celebrate Labor Day. Marching past St. Patrick’s Cathedral as well as some of the most expensive...
Over 10,000 Jobs Lost in Trump's Trade War
While Wall St has reacted negatively to Trump's continued trade war, a new report shows that these effects are being felt by workers as companies begin to eliminate jobs. Find out more below from...
Trump Attacks Labor on Labor Day
On Sunday, AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka did his annual Labor Day media tour. One of the shows that Trumka went on was Fox News Sunday, where one of the viewers was Trump and just like last year,...
Bernie Sanders' Plan to Double Union Membership
Throughout his long political career, Senator Bernie Sanders has been a friend of labor. That should come as no surprise since he built his political career as a Democratic-Socialist fighting for...
Scaramucci: Replace Trump
Around every turn, Trump seems to be losing support. Now he is losing the support of one of his biggest backers Anthony Scaramucci. Find out more from the AP below.