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Anti-union Wisconsin governor faces June 5 recall

In footage released by a documentary-maker, Walker describes his bill as ‘divide and conquer.’

Lawyer games hamper NLRB effort to fulfill its mission

A federal judge strikes down reforms intended to reduce legal delays in union elections.

Wisconsin unions in life or death fight to recall Governor Walker

Tens of thousands of Wisconsin public workers have lost collective bargaining rights.

Union numbers are up in Oregon

Nationwide, 11.8% of U.S. workers are in a union, according to the latest BLS data.

Citizens United, two years old, gives rise to a citizens movement

Up to 80 percent of Americans oppose the Supreme Court decision.

Portland area postal workers rally to save jobs, Saturday delivery

Proposals in Congress would end Saturday delivery and overnight delivery of First-Class mail.

Merkley backs constitutional amendment to regulate money in politics

The amendment would overturn the Supreme Court's Citizen United ruling.

Occupy moves to banks and bridges

A Nov. 17 nationwide day of action marked two months since Occupy Wall Street began.

‘Robin Hood Tax’ on Wall Street would generate $350 billion

Rep. Peter DeFazio and Sen. Tom Harkin introduce a bill Nov. 3 to tax Wall Street trading activity.

November 2011: Labor assesses election results

Washington said “yes” to Costco, “no” to Tim Eyman; Ohio restored collective bargaining rights.

Activists strive to keep focus on Occupy message

“Sustaining this movement should be important to every progressive” — Jessica Giannettino, Oregon AFL-CIO field organizer

Postal worker rallies continue

Portland-area letter carriers rallied the week of Nov. 7 against layoffs and cutbacks.

AFL-CIO will launch online campaign Nov. 14 in Portland

The labor federation's media campaign is aimed at putting unions in a more positive light.

Movement swells to dump big banks

Parallel to Occupy Wall Street, a mass movement is gaining steam to close accounts in the big banks.

Fightback continues in Wisconsin, Ohio

In Wisconsin, a recall. In Ohio, a referendum.

We are the 99 percent: Unions get behind the Occupy movement

Unions line up in support of Occupy Wall Street as the movement explodes.

Family health coverage tops $15,000 a year

Unionized firms are more likely to provide health benefits.

‘Save Our Postal Service’

USPS workers and supporters rallied around the country Sept. 27 to demand Congress avert default.

Congressman Peter DeFazio: A Message to Labor

Unionists hear a call to fight back in 2012 and make Wall Street pay.

Hyatt Hotels workers wage one-week strike in four cities

UNITE HERE is calling for a boycott of Hyatt hotels nationwide.