Mullan, Idaho—Members of United Steelworkers Local 5114 have been on strike at the Lucky Friday silver mine here since March 13, resisting major concessions demanded by Hecla, the mine’s owner.
Ottawa, Ontario—Converting Canada’s economy to virtually eliminate greenhouse-gas emissions could create almost 4 million construction jobs over the next 35 years, says a study commissioned by Canada’s Building Trades Unions.
San Diego, Calif.—The largest union of San Diego County employees is preparing for a possible strike, after working almost two months under an expired contract. Service Employees International Union Local 221, which represents about 10,000 of the county’s 17,000 employees, including librarians, social workers, and nurses, announced Aug. 11 that 90% of its members had voted to authorize a walkout.
WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka quit President Trump’s Manufacturing Jobs Initiative council Aug. 15, saying he was doing it “on behalf of America’s working people, who reject all notions of legitimacy of these bigoted groups.”
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
