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Workers give up their pension and make other concessions in a contract extended through 2024

Construction debt burdened the school, to which the AFL-CIO has been contributing $5 million a year

Several justices grill a lawyer from an anti-union group

A decades-old exclusion ends for nearly 2 million workers.

Pact provides contracts and process for workers to join unions

A national poll shows union member support for immigration reform.

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

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

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

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

Sometimes a bad deal is worse than no deal.

Hostess Brands goes out blaming unions for its demise

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

Unions take stands on taxation, marriage equality

Romney encourages workplace electioneering by owners

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

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

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

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

Labor fails to oust nemesis, but regains state senate