A fix for America’s broken labor law Feb 17, 2021 Congress may soon consider the most game-changing pro-union legislation in 80 years. The PRO Act would restore workers’ right to unionize.
New NLRB acting attorney backs off lawsuit against Scabby the Rat Feb 17, 2021 The previous general counsel, a management-side labor lawyer appointed by Trump, tried to muzzle Scabby the Rat as soon as he took office.
COVID relief bill could save distressed union pensions Feb 17, 2021 Congress’ latest COVID relief bill would also shore up declining union-sponsored multi-employer pensions and restore pension benefits.
Biden moves fast on pro-labor agenda Feb 4, 2021 Two weeks in, Joe Biden is showing signs he may make good on his election eve pledge to be “the most pro-union President you’ve ever seen.”
Questions for Senator Merkley Feb 4, 2021 With Democrats now in charge of the Senate, Oregon’s Jeff Merkley could help pass major pro-worker legislation. We spoke by phone Jan. 28.
Biden names former union leader as nominee for labor secretary Jan 12, 2021 If confirmed by the newly-seated Democratic Senate, Marty Walsh would be the first union member to serve as labor secretary since 1977.
New COVID relief bill passes Congress, signed by president Dec 30, 2020 A new round of aid is headed to jobless workers, struggling businesses and to people who are doing just fine.
Four years of Trump: The record speaks for itself Oct 13, 2020 He pledged to rewrite NAFTA, invest $1 trillion in infrastructure, and slash taxes for the rich. Now there’s a 4-year record to judge him by.
Platforms show parties increasingly divided on unions Oct 13, 2020 The GOP, particularly at the national level, has become explicitly anti-union. Meanwhile, Democrats are returning to more pro-union stances.
Joe Biden’s promises to labor Oct 5, 2020 Joe Biden is putting forward the most pro-labor campaign planks of any Democratic presidential nominee in generations.
