Day: August 14, 2013

Compiled by Steven Wishnia and Neal Tepel Wisconsin Labor Eyes Tough Future With Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signing a “right to work for less” bill March 9, unions in the

Compiled by Steven Wishnia and Neal Tepel Teachers Hold ‘Call Out Cuomo’ Rally in Massena Several hundred people turned out Feb. 28 for a “Call Out Cuomo” rally in the

Compiled by Steven Wishnia and Neal Tepel Wisconsin Senate Passes Union-Busting Bill By a 17-15 vote, the Wisconsin state Senate passed a bill outlawing the union shop Feb. 25, as

Compiled by Steven Wishnia and Neal Tepel Jersey Judge Rules Christie Can’t Cut Pension Payments New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie must restore $1.57 billion he cut from payments to the

Compiled by Steven Wishnia and Neal Tepel Walmart to Raise Its Minimum Wage to $9 Walmart, the largest private employer in the country, announced Feb. 19 that it would increase

Compiled by Steven Wishnia and Neal Tepel SUNY Cops Push for Pension Parity Police union officials say the State University of New York is having a hard time keeping campus

Compiled by Steven Wishnia and Neal Tepel Walker Caught Lying About ‘Teacher of the Year’ Late last month, Wisconsin Gov.Scott Walker told an Iowa audience that the state’s “outstanding teacher