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How your job shapes your vote for president
Frank Newport May 24, 2012
According to Gallup, what you do for a living, not how much money you make, may determine your vote in November.
How working at home factors into the economy
Diane Swonk Apr 12, 2012
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week by 13,000 to 380,000. But what about all those Americans working at home?
American Airlines bankruptcy could void union contracts
Bill Zeeble Mar 26, 2012
The parent company of American Airlines wants more concessions from unions, or it'll push to cancel existing labor contracts.
Romney pushes right-to-work in Michigan
Jennifer Guerra Feb 24, 2012
Michigan is a state known for its unions. But Mitt Romney says employees should be able to opt out of mandatory union dues.
The return of manufacturing?
Robert Reich May 3, 2012
The GOP candidates and President Obama all have plans to boost manufacturing, but commentator Robert Reich says they're mostly wishful thinking.
Foxconn agrees to raise worker wages
Sarah Gardner Mar 16, 2012
The Taiwan-based manufacturer will also cut down on excessive overtime. What will this mean for its purchasers -- like Apple -- and consumers?
FAA funding bill limits labor unions
David Gura Feb 7, 2012
Congress has passed a bill to fund technology upgrades for the Federal Aviation Administration. But some unions say they lose out under the legislation, which also limits union activity.
Congress considers rules about child labor on farms
Elizabeth Wynne Johnson Feb 2, 2012
The government was set to impose new rules limiting the work kids are allowed to do on farms, but those rules are being reconsidered after an outcry from farmers.
Indiana becomes right-to-work state
Adriene Hill Feb 2, 2012
The new law means workers can't be forced to join a union in order to get or keep a job. Proponents say it'll bring more jobs into the state; opponents say it could lead to a decline in working conditions.
What role will Nevada's unions play in the election?
Tess Vigeland Feb 3, 2012
Nevada's unionized workforce could play a huge role in deciding who wins the swing state come November. Professor Ruben Garcia discusses Nevada's union landscape.
