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How your job shapes your vote for president
Thursday, May 24, 2012
According to Gallup, what you do for a living, not how much money you make, may determine your vote in November.
American Airlines bankruptcy could void union contracts
Monday, March 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
Friday, February 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.
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The return of manufacturing?
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The GOP candidates and President Obama all have plans to boost manufacturing, but commentator Robert Reich says they're mostly wishful thinking.
FAA funding bill limits labor unions
Tuesday, February 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.
What role will Nevada's unions play in the election?
Thursday, February 2, 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.
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Indiana becomes right-to-work state
Thursday, February 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.
Who's in the union?
Friday, January 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.
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AFL-CIO takes the 'union' out of the ads
Friday, January 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.
SAG, AFTRA unions could soon join forces
Tuesday, January 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.
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