By TIM ROWDEN Editor (Labor Tribune) To thunderous applause Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed a measure June 4 that would have made Missouri the 26th right-to-work state, calling the bill (HB 116) a threat to unionized workers and wages “For generations, the ability of workers to join together and bargain collectively for fair wages, and trainingRead more
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- Economy Gains 517,000 Jobs in January; Unemployment Down to 3.4%Economy Gains 517,000 Jobs in January; Unemployment Down to 3.4% The U.S. economy gained 517,000 jobs in January, and the unemployment rate declined to 3.4%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This strong jobs report shows there is still room to expand job opportunities for Americans. Wage growth continues at […]
- Black History Month Profiles: Karen ThomasBlack History Month Profiles: Karen Thomas This year, for Black History Month, we're taking a look at a group of leaders who are currently active making Black history across the labor movement. Check back daily for a new profile and meet some of the people working to improve not only their community, but also to improve […]
- Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Nebraska State Workers Ratify Contract with Significant Wage IncreasesService + Solidarity Spotlight: Nebraska State Workers Ratify Contract with Significant Wage Increases Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. Members of […]
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- Economy Gains 517,000 Jobs in January; Unemployment Down to 3.4%
- Black History Month Profiles: Karen Thomas
- Service + Solidarity Spotlight: Nebraska State Workers Ratify Contract with Significant Wage Increases
- Black History Month Profiles: Calvin Brooks
- Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFT’s Share My Lesson Provides Black History Month Plans and Resources for Teachers
- Black History Month Profiles: Annie Anderson
- Service + Solidarity Spotlight: AFGE Seeks 8.7% Raise for Federal Workers to Close Gap Between Public and Private Sector Workers