National Archives - Page 13 of 21

GOP Congress to states: Stop helping workers save for retirement

May 15, 2017

Five states, including Oregon, are setting up low-fee retirement accounts for workers without any employer-sponsored plan.

TRUMP 100 DAYS: What’s his labor record so far?

May 1, 2017

Have Trump’s acts in office lived up to his pledge to put the American worker first?

Trump Labor nominee confirmed

Apr 29, 2017

Alex Acosta was sworn in April 28, the day after a 60-38 confirmation vote in the Senate.

Class War in the Capital City

Apr 5, 2017

In his new book, Gordon Lafer argues there’s a top-down class war under way, in which business groups are using state legislatures to remake America.

Republicans in Congress try to sabotage state-sponsored retirement savings plans — before they begin

Mar 16, 2017

State-sponsored retirement savings plans in Oregon and four other states are about to help millions of Americans save for retirement. Republicans in Congress are trying to stop them.

Unions facing fierce attack in GOP-led state legislatures

Feb 28, 2017

Iowa strips public worker collective bargaining rights, but right-to-work fails in New Hampshire.

Trump’s Labor Secretary nominee: Puzder withdraws; Acosta up next

Feb 28, 2017

After Puzder, Acosta comes as a relief to labor.

Another state goes ‘right-to-work’ – Missouri

Feb 14, 2017

Missouri follows close on the heels of Kentucky, and a right-to-work bill in Congress would bar any requirement to pay union dues nationwide.

Anti-union ‘right-to-work’ laws spreading quickly

Jan 17, 2017

Kentucky on Jan. 7 became the 27th “right to work” state. Missouri will be next, and maybe even New Hampshire.

Big Day for Billionaires

Jan 3, 2017

The Trump inauguration means a billionaire in the White House and cabinet spots for five more.