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Who's in the union?
Karl Baker Jan 27, 2012
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report, 11.8 percent of workers counted themselves amongst the ranks of organized labor in 2011, almost half the number recorded in 1983 -- the first year that data was available.
AFL-CIO takes the 'union' out of the ads
Elizabeth Wynne Johnson Jan 20, 2012
The AFL-CIO is broadcasting a new ad campaign aimed at boosting the public image of unions. But unlike in the ads of the past, the union label is conspicuously absent.
Hollywood unions on the verge of a merger
Amy Scott Jan 17, 2012
The proposed merger would combine the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, or AFTRA.
SAG, AFTRA unions could soon join forces
Amy Scott Jan 17, 2012
A deal has been considered for years, but now it looks as though the two major industry unions may combine into one powerful force.
Indiana makes a deal with Amazon on sales taxes
Jeremy Hobson Jan 12, 2012
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels discusses his state’s new agreement for regulating and working with Amazon over sales taxes. The online retailer has been in dispute with a few states over collecting sales taxes.
Resurgent labor unions in Ohio could tip presidential race
Jeff Tyler Jan 27, 2012
Supporters and foes of collective bargaining rights will spend big on the presidential race in Ohio. Labor unions claim the issue has rallied their members.
NLRB board vacancies could stall major labor decisions
John Dimsdale Dec 28, 2011
The National Labor Relations Board is about to lose the ability to enforce the nation's labor laws. On Dec. 31st, three of the five seats on the Board will become vacant. Without a quorum, the NLRB cannot decide cases.
New York union workers threaten strike
Stacey Vanek Smith Dec 28, 2011
A strike by the union representing office building workers hasn't happened in more than a decade, but Occupy Wall Street and the 99 percent mentality have given union members more confidence lately.
Home care workers may get minimum wage, overtime
Jeff Tyler Feb 2, 2012
The administration's proposal could help a growing industry retain workers. But some say high labor costs could limit care for the elderly and disabled.
NLRB considers speeding up union elections
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Nov 30, 2011
The National Labor Relations Board is scheduled to take a preliminary vote on speeding up elections to unionize businesses.
