Complex law, 'on call' mind set are behind class-action suits alleging unfair pay.

The labor market is looking much tighter, and that could mean pay raises.

The labor force made up of people 25 to 54 years old is at a low point.

President Obama has announced that he will update labor rules to allow workers extra pay for work.

Senate is expected to clear fast-track authority legislation and send it to the president.

GM's $10 billion shareholder payout could have autoworkers pushing for a raise.

The pros and cons of asking workers to brave a storm.

Partly because a stronger economy means a stronger bargaining position.

In Germany, more than half of high school graduates go into vocational programs.

During the housing downturn, construction workers moved to other industries.