July 2014 - Page 2 of 3

AFL-CIO calls on Obama to take executive action to allow millions to work legally

The union boycott of Staples is growing, in protest of postal privatization.

The gay civil rights group voluntarily recognizes a union for its 15 employees

If ratified, 300+ workers will get 2.82% raises, and pay an extra 2% of health insurance premiums

Key concerns include saving jobs in the era of robotics, and the Obamacare “Cadillac” tax

Noel Canning, a separate decision, will create bureaucratic headache for the NLRB.

SEIU Local 49 says raises of 1.5 percent are not enough

Harris v Quinn won’t stop union movement from evolving to meet the needs of 21st Century workers

The longtime UAW member was active in union and Democratic politics

Hundreds volunteer at the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive