Pensions Aren’t the Problem for State Budgets
An editorial from AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Lee Saunders:
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“Today’s numbers make it clear that union jobs are critical to a strong economy”
New numbers from the department of Labor
Walter Johnson did what needed to be done
Walter Johnson was everything a labor leader should be – a dedicated, unflinching, champion of working people and their unions.
1,000,000 Singatures Collected to Recall Scott Walker!
A major victory for public employees and working people everywhere, one million signatures were collected to recall Gov. Scott Walker.
Growing Support for Overturning Citizens United
More than 60 organizations have now joined the effort to combat the anti-democratic corporate and special interest spending in our elections made possible by the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United v. FEC, by supporting a constitutional amendment to overturn that decision.
Obama Recess Appointments a Victory For Workers
CWA applauded President Obama's decision this week to recess appoint three new members to the National Labor Relations Board, allowing cases involving violations of workers' organizing and bargaining rights to move forward.
Lawmakers to focus on children’s welfare in upcoming session
CWA in Missouri is supporting legislation that would help foster care providers get the resources they need.
Nurses Say Private Equity Firm Starving Massachusetts Hospitals
Nurses sang sour carols today to the private equity firm they say is starving Massachusetts hospitals and pitting workers against each other.
99% March On K Street To Take Back The Capitol From The 1%
This week Take Back the Capitol brought unemployed people and others to Washington to confront their members of Congress and the lobbyists on "K Street" that they work for, to demand a change.
Unions and Immigrants Join Occupy Movements
When Occupy Seattle called its tent camp "Planton Seattle," camp organizers were laying a local claim to a set of tactics used for decades by social movements in Mexico, Central America and the Philippines. And
Why We Must “Take Back The Capitol”
From Isaiah Poole at CAF
The Winter of Our Occupation
A new post by Micheal Moore on the Occupy movement
How Occupy stopped the supercommittee
Since the supercommittee's real agenda was to bypass Congress and cut social security, let's give thanks for the 99%
‘Biggest strike in a generation’ for Britain’s public sector workers
More than two thirds of British schools were shut on Wednesday as an estimated two million public sector workers staged a one-day walkout in a row over pension reforms.
Unions Beat GOP Candidates as New Hampshire Blocks Anti-Labor Law
A new article from John Nichols in the Nation.
Occupy DC: The 99% Deficit Proposal Published
The 99% Deficit proposal by Occupy DC.
Veterans Occupy Wall Street
An article in the Nation on veterans participating in the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Election Updates Outside of the Victory in Ohio
Last Tuesday, many elections were held other than the very important repeal of SB 5 in Ohio. Here is a recap of those results.
Occupy Movement Inspires Unions to Embrace Bold Tactics
Union leaders, who were initially cautious in embracing the Occupy movement, have in recent weeks showered the protesters with help — tents, air mattresses, propane heaters and tons of food.
Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on Ohio labor law vote
Labor Hilda L. Solis on Ohio labor law vote
