Transit Unions Intensify Organizing to Back Easier Unionization

September 8, 2010

Transportation sector unions are ramping up their efforts to organize workers in the wake of a key rule change by the Obama administration.

Becker’s NLRB Forces Unionization

September 8, 2010

The function of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is to administer the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), the primary law governing relations between unions and private sector employees. 

Unions will demand an aggressive labor agenda

September 7, 2010

Organized labor will press Congress for big infrastructure spending and job creation programs even if voters throw Democrats out of office in November’s election, union leaders say.

CA Union Jobs Take Hit from Recession

September 7, 2010

The recession is taking a toll on union jobs, which are disappearing in California at a faster rate than anywhere else in the country, according to a UCLA study published Monday.

Trumka: ‘Stay tuned’ for Card Check

September 7, 2010

One of the top legislative priorities for labor unions is the passage of the Employee Free Choice Act, also known as card check.

Businesses and unions to meet on pension disaster

September 7, 2010

Labor groups will be invited to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to talk about an alarming shortfall in state employee pension plans that some believe could lead to a new government bailout.

‘Pro-business’ Reid should reject unions

September 7, 2010

I wonder if these “businesses for Reid” are aware that Reid is pushing legislation that would force unionization on workers without notifying the business owner.

Unions facing tough times in November

September 7, 2010

Organized labor is girding for a battle this fall as it fights to maintain political strength in the face of declining membership.
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