AFL-CIO plans national campaign for immigration reform Feb 12, 2013 Proposal would end “shadow economy” of illegal and exploited workers
Why labor is sticking with Obama Oct 17, 2012 It’s been a rough four years for union members, and workers in general.
Labor leaders attend Obama Intel visit Mar 4, 2011 A dozen plus Oregon labor leaders attended President Barack Obama’s Feb. 18 “winning the future” speech at Intel Corp. in Hillsboro.
Mr. President: Americans can’t afford job-killing trade deals Mar 4, 2011 Outside President Obama’s Feb. 18 visit to Intel, activists picketed to remind him of his pledge to halt NAFTA-style trade treaties.
OSHA pulls rule on reporting ergonomics injuries Feb 18, 2011 OSHA will hold off asking employers to record musculoskeletal disorders like carpal tunnel on a form they already fill out.
What Obama could do for workers without Congress Sep 17, 2010 With support from labor organizations, the think tank Demos has teamed up with The American Prospect magazine to figure out what Obama can do — without waiting for Congress — to create good living-wage jobs.
