BOSTON, Mass.—David Monahan, a 34-year-old service tech for National Grid in Lowell, was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his bladder in June—less than a week before the company locked
NEW YORK, N.Y.—In the first 17 days of this month, the temperature in New York City reached 90°F five times. That kind of scorching heat can be deadly, especially for
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Eight former supervisors and safety officials of a now-defunct Kentucky coal company were indicted July 11 on federal charges that they illegally concealed how much black-lung-causing dust miners were
Ten months after Hurricane Maria, the disaster is still occurring, we found while visiting the island and talking with residents and businesses.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— The Illinois Labor Relations Board has given state officials 20 days to explain how they’re going to pay union workers raises due since 2015. Gov. Bruce Rauner stopped
Last week, I wrote that Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, had “a less egregiously anti-labor record than Justice Neil Gorsuch.” I was wrong.
PITTSBURGH, Pa.—As contract talks began here July 9, ArcelorMittal is seeking major concessions from the United Steelworkers, The union said the company’s initial proposal included forcing workers to choose between
VALPARAISO, Ind.—After a brief strike in late June, more than 80 workers at the Union Electric Steel plant in Valparaiso ratified a four-year contract that will give them a 10.5%
New York, NY – Heads up, the most entertaining, provocative and overtly pro-union movie you’ve probably ever seen on the big screen has just gone into wide release, and it’s
Yes, appears to be the answer judging from recent legal settlements.
