Unions

Hillary Clinton Wins Union Endorsements, But Not Enthusiasm

U.S.
Hillary Clinton Wins Union Endorsements, But Not EnthusiasmMany rank-and-file union members remain drawn to Sanders.

By Reuters On 11/27/15 at 9:57 AM EST

Would Curbing Public Sector Unions Silence Teachers' Voices?

Opinion
Would Curbing Public Sector Unions Silence Teachers' Voices?Mandatory bargaining laws have helped increase political participation among teachers.

By Michael Hartney On 10/9/15 at 4:30 PM EDT

Abortion, Affirmative Action and Other Supreme Court Cases to Watch This Session

U.S.
Abortion, Affirmative Action and Other Supreme Court Cases to Watch This SessionThe Supreme Court is set to rule on a variety of hot-button social issues.

By Taylor Wofford On 10/6/15 at 6:39 AM EDT

Trade Union Children Go Further, Do Better

Opinion
Trade Union Children Go Further, Do BetterBig data reveals the children of trade unionists enjoy greater social mobility.

By Richard Freeman On 9/16/15 at 4:13 PM EDT

Digital Media Workers Attempt to Assemble

Culture
Digital Media Workers Attempt to AssembleSpurred by Gawker's decision to unionize, more in this space are organizing. Why now?

By Paula Mejia On 8/22/15 at 1:20 PM EDT

The Assault on Unions Is Hurting All Workers

Opinion
The Assault on Unions Is Hurting All Workers"Right-to-work" laws contradict federal law, reduce wages and pensions, do not create jobs and increase fatal accidents at work.

By Karla Walter On 5/14/15 at 1:43 PM EDT

The Trans-Pacific Partnership: An Alliance of Money Over Guns

U.S.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership: An Alliance of Money Over GunsCritics hate it. Supporters call it a godsend. Here's a guide to the the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Washington's next big fight.

By Matthew Cooper On 4/24/15 at 6:45 AM EDT

Politicians Union-Bust Their Way to the White House

U.S.
Politicians Union-Bust Their Way to the White HouseMidwest governors are proudly becoming union busters, and one of them thinks that stance will get him into the White House.

By Nina Burleigh On 4/8/15 at 1:08 PM EDT

Arrests as Fast Food Workers Strike Across the Country for $15 an Hour

U.S.
Arrests as Fast Food Workers Strike Across the Country for $15 an HourOrganizers said strikes would take place is around 150 cities

By Taylor Wofford On 9/4/14 at 3:57 PM EDT

LIRR Strike Averted

U.S.
LIRR Strike AvertedUnions, MTA reach agreement with assistance from Governor Andrew Cuomo

By Taylor Wofford On 7/17/14 at 3:02 PM EDT

The Long Island Rail Road Strike by the Numbers

U.S.
The Long Island Rail Road Strike by the NumbersHow many Long Islanders will actually be stranded on Long Island if the strike goes through?

By Taylor Wofford On 7/16/14 at 3:21 PM EDT

550 Memphis Cops Call in Sick in 'Blue Flu' Epidemic

U.S.
550 Memphis Cops Call in Sick in 'Blue Flu' EpidemicFollowing proposed cuts to city employee health benefits, a quarter of Memphis police are out sick

By Taylor Wofford On 7/8/14 at 2:17 PM EDT

Narrow Ruling in In-Home Care Working Union Case Spares Dues Rules

U.S.
Narrow Ruling in In-Home Care Working Union Case Spares Dues RulesThe justices decided not to upend a decades-old practice that lets public-sector unions collect money from workers who do not want union representation.

By Reuters On 6/30/14 at 10:19 AM EDT

The NCAA's Fishy Argument Against a Union for Players

Sports
The NCAA's Fishy Argument Against a Union for PlayersThe NCAA doesn't want football players forming a union, but what employer does?

By John Walters On 4/25/14 at 1:15 PM EDT

Did France Actually Ban Checking Work Emails After 6? Not Quite.

Business
Did France Actually Ban Checking Work Emails After 6? Not Quite.The Internet might have jumped the gun a bit with some union news out of France

By Zach Schonfeld On 4/11/14 at 7:17 PM EDT
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