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Labor campaigns for immigration overhaul

Labor to Congress: Reforms must benefit workers, not just employers.

AFL-CIO plans national campaign for immigration reform

Proposal would end “shadow economy” of illegal and exploited workers

Union members down to 11.3 percent of U.S. workforce

New York is the most unionized. Washington's #4, Oregon #9.

Merkley: Time is now to reform Senate filibuster rules

Senators Merkley and Udall say they have the votes to reform the filibuster.

Labor to Congress: Don’t fall for ‘fiscal bluff’

Sometimes a bad deal is worse than no deal.

The day the Twinkie died

Hostess Brands goes out blaming unions for its demise

In newly elected Senate, Merkley sees hope for filibuster reform

The Senate is paralyzed by filibuster. Now, some are pushing a simple reform: Let the debate begin

Voters weigh in on workers rights around the nation

Unions take stands on taxation, marriage equality

Employers increasingly telling workers how to vote

Romney encourages workplace electioneering by owners

Why labor is sticking with Obama

It's been a rough four years for union members, and workers in general.

Party platform shows GOP turning sharply against unions

Meanwhile, 2012 Democratic platform affirms worker rights, but sends a mixed message on trade.

Teachable moment

With a weeklong strike, Chicago teachers deliver a blow to a corporate agenda for schools

Letter carrier announces hunger strike

Jamie Partridge and seven others will fast four days in DC to protest postal cuts.

Wisconsin the morning after

Labor fails to oust nemesis, but regains state senate

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.