Apr 01 Watch 5:44 News Wrap: Pope Francis apologizes to Canada’s Indigenous for Catholic school abuse In our news wrap Friday, Pope Francis apologized to Indigenous peoples in Canada for abuses in Catholic-run residential schools, a Saudi Arabian coalition and rebels backed by Iran agreed to a two-month truce in Yemen, Sri Lanka was rocked by… Continue watching
Apr 01 Alaska Airlines cancels dozens of flights as pilots picket over stalled contract negotiations By Gillian Flaccus, Associated Press Dozens of flights along the West Coast are being canceled as Alaska Airlines pilots picket during ongoing contract negotiations with the airline. Continue reading
Feb 07 Biden task force releases report recommending strengthened labor unions By Josh Boak, Associated Press The report argues that a decadeslong drop in union membership has coincided with a rising share of income going to the top 10 percent of earners. Continue reading
Nov 11 Biden bill includes boost for union-made electric vehicles By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress are looking to give U.S. automakers with union employees the inside track when it comes to winning the burgeoning electric vehicle market. Continue reading
Oct 20 WATCH: Vice President Harris holds roundtable on federal worker rights By Associated Press A White House task force that aims to improve conditions for workers has announced two new policies affecting those employed by the federal government. Continue reading
Oct 14 More than 10,000 John Deere workers go on strike By Associated Press The vast majority of the union rejected a contract offer earlier this week that would have delivered 5 percent raises to some workers and 6 percent raises to others at the Illinois company known for its green tractors. Continue reading
Sep 08 WATCH: Praising labor, Biden touts his infrastructure plan By Associated Press A day after the national holiday that recognizes labor and labor unions, President Joe Biden praised the movement for its contributions to increasing the prosperity of American workers. Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: Biden aims to sell economic agenda in Cincinnati trip By Alexandra Jaffe, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden is expected to speak Wednesday about his plan to create union jobs. Continue reading
May 02 Over 90 German police injured in May Day riots By Associated Press At least 93 police officers were injured and 354 protesters were detained after traditional May Day rallies in Berlin turned violent, the city’s top security official said Sunday. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 8:08 A look into Amazon’s employee conditions as the company pushes back against unionization By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis For almost two months, Amazon workers have been voting on whether to unionize at one of the company's major warehouses in Alabama. The voting concludes today. Since Amazon is the second-largest private employer in the country, the stakes are high… Continue watching