May 01 May Day protesters demand more job protections amid pandemic By John Leicester, Niniek Karmini, Nicolas Garriga, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
Sep 07 WATCH: Biden hits out at Trump over coronavirus, economy during Labor Day event By Noreen Nasir and Alexandra Jaffe, Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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
Jul 03 5 ways to avoid food poisoning during your summer barbecue By Laura Santhanam Steer clear of gastrointestinal fireworks during your summer festivities with these tips. Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch 6:24 Trump’s fight against federal workers and the health of labor unions The Trump administration has been ramping up pressure on organized labor and federal workers lately. The president issued executive orders limiting the activities of the unions that represent them -- which was later blocked by a federal judge -- then… Continue watching
Sep 03 Trump attacks union leader on Labor Day By Associated Press President Donald Trump tweeted Monday that AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka "represented his union poorly on television this weekend." He added: "it is easy to see why unions are doing so poorly. A Dem!"… Continue reading