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Supreme court hears arguments on compelling union dues

by Andy Uhler
Feb 27, 2018
When the Supreme Court has decided about the fairness of mandatory union dues in the past, unions have historically prevailed. In the current case before the court, Janus v. AFSCME, however, the makeup of the court is different. A ruling against the unions could have far reaching political implications on the power of teachers unions in […]
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How to grow a union in an anti-union state

by Jana Kasperkevic
Feb 26, 2018
In the South, where people are “ashamed to tell their neighbors that they are in a union,” one labor organization is turning things around.
Demonstrators rally in front of city hall in solidarity with union workers across the country on February 26, 2011 in New York City.
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Government unions face a big court challenge

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Feb 23, 2018
The decision could mean a lot less money for unions that represent state and local workers.
Wendy Smith, president of AFSCME Local 558. 
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The retail industry is taking a cue from coal country

by David Brancaccio
Jan 3, 2018
Retail workers are banding together to amplify their voices.
A view of a J.C. Penny department store in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Labor ruling says employees can only have one boss

by Andy Uhler
Dec 15, 2017
The National Labor Relations Board has overturned an Obama-era ruling that had made it easier for workers at franchise businesses to form unions.
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Unions tighten belts ahead of Trump administration

by Kimberly Adams
Dec 27, 2016
The Service Employees International Union is bracing for big changes.
Members of the Service Employees International Union call for an increased minimum wage.
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Unions bet big on the Senate

by Gigi Douban
Oct 18, 2016
A chamber lead by Dems seen as friendlier to labor.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO's Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.   
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Without Trump, Taj Mahal workers face their fate

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Sep 5, 2016
Workers at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City are on strike and the casino threatens to shut down.
The Trump Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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Verizon's union workers face a changing landscape

by Nova Safo
Apr 12, 2016
The unions represent workers in the wireline business, which is shrinking.
Thirty-six thousand Verizon employees are preparing to strike tomorrow in an attempt protect well-paying wireline service jobs. 
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Why the SEIU is doubling down on the fight for $15

by Lizzie O'Leary
Apr 8, 2016
Despite recent struggles, organized labor might have a win in the minimum wage fight.
Service Employees International Union memberS celebrates after California Governor Jerry Brown signed landmark legislation SB 3 into law on April 4, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. The law makes California the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide.  
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