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The path to Michigan's right-to-work law
Krissy Clark Dec 18, 2012
Residents of Flint reflect on Michigan's move from union stronghold to right-to-work state.
How Americans feel about marijuana, unions post-election
Frank Newport Dec 13, 2012
Michigan workers protested Governor Rick Snyder's decision to pass the right-to-work bills into law yesterday. They say the laws weaken unions.
How do Americans feel about 'right-to-work'?
Frank Newport Dec 13, 2012
The news of Michigan's 'right-to-work' law has reignited the debate about the role of unions in our country today, so how is the issue playing with the American public?
After Michigan, what's next for 'right-to-work'?
Jeff Horwich Dec 12, 2012
Union protestors crowded the capitol, but Michigan lawmakers swiftly approved legislation yesterday making Michigan a so-called "right-to-work" state.
Amid protest, Michigan advances 'right-to-work' law
Bob Moon Dec 7, 2012
Michigan is likely to join 23 other states with 'right-to-work' laws. Republicans passed legislation yesterday through the state's
House and Senate amid strong opposition from unions.
UPDATE: Walmart added as defendant to warehouse workers lawsuit
Mitchell Hartman Nov 30, 2012
Lawyers say Walmart can be held accountable for working conditions, despite contracting out operations and staffing.
Why fast-food workers struggle to unionize
Dan Bobkoff Nov 29, 2012
A walk-out by workers at several fast-food chains in New York marks latest effort to organize an industry with high worker turnover.
Walmart warehouse temps add flexibility -- and save money?
Mitchell Hartman Nov 29, 2012
Walmart's flexible supply chain depends on low-wage "permatemp" workers.
Bangladesh mourns factory worker deaths
Anbarasan Ethirajan Nov 27, 2012
Bangladesh is holding a day of mourning following a deadly garment factory fire. It has emerged the factory was making products for western companies, including Wal-Mart.
Testing the 'rules' of public negotiations
Jeremy Hobson Oct 10, 2012
American Airlines airlines has blamed its pilots, who are unhappy with new pay and work rules, for purposefully forcing delays and cancellations in protest.
