Politics Sep 05 WATCH: Biden assails ‘Trumpies’ in Labor Day remarks By Will Weissert, Associated Press
Politics Sep 05 WATCH: On Labor Day, Biden delivers remarks in 2 swing states as midterms approach President Joe Biden hit the campaign trail to boost Democrats as crunch time ahead of the midterm elections kicked off, visiting the swing states of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania to mark Labor Day with trade unionists he hopes will turn out… By Will Weissert, Associated Press
Economy Sep 06 Labor shortage leaves union workers feeling more emboldened When negotiations failed to produce a new contract at a Volvo plant in Virginia this spring, its 2,900 workers went on strike. The company soon dangled what looked like a tempting offer: Pay raises. Signing bonuses. Lower-priced health care. Yet… By Ben Finley, Tom Krisher, Associated Press
Economy May 01 May Day protesters demand more job protections amid pandemic Workers and union leaders dusted off bullhorns and flags that had stayed furled during coronavirus lockdowns for slimmed down but still boisterous — and at times violent — May Day marches on Saturday, demanding more labor protections amid a pandemic… By John Leicester, Niniek Karmini, Nicolas Garriga, Associated Press
Politics Sep 07 WATCH: Biden hits out at Trump over coronavirus, economy during Labor Day event Biden is collecting a trio of endorsements from organized labor as he heads to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for an AFL-CIO virtual town hall with union President Richard Trumka. By Noreen Nasir and Alexandra Jaffe, Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press
Sep 07 7 books that dive into the long history of America’s labor movement By Courtney Vinopal Steven Greenhouse, author of “Beaten Down, Worked Up,” recommends these books for a sweeping history of labor in the U.S., as well as stories of specific campaigns and leaders. Continue reading
Sep 07 WATCH: Trump attacks Biden over plans for coronavirus, economy By Associated Press President Donald Trump used a Labor Day news conference from the White House to criticise his presidential election opponent, Joe Biden, over his plans for handling the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Sep 05 Unions threaten work stoppages amid calls for racial justice By Aaron Morrison, Associated Press Ahead of Labor Day, unions representing millions across several working-class sectors are threatening to authorize work stoppages in support of the Black Lives Matter movement amid calls for concrete measures that address racial injustice. Continue reading
Sep 04 Will long Labor Day weekend mean another coronavirus spike? By Pat Eaton-Robb, Thalia Beaty, Associated Press The rise in infections, deaths and hospitalizations over the summer was blamed in part on Americans behaving heedlessly over other long holiday weekends. Continue reading
Sep 02 Watch 2:21 2020 Democrats add gun safety to Labor Day campaign agenda By Lisa Desjardins This Labor Day, several 2020 Democratic presidential candidates appeared more focused on gun safety than the holiday’s typical topics of unions, wages and jobs. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Amy Klobuchar blasted Republicans for lack of action on… Continue watching