Trade Senator Jeff Merkley won’t be voting for the Trans-Pacific deal Nov 2, 2015 Why? Because trade deficits have risen after virtually every trade agreement.
Trade Obama signs TPP Oct 13, 2015 The 12-nation pact would favor the rights of investors over workers
Trade Free trade fracas: The presidential politics of TPP Oct 13, 2015 Even Hillary Clinton, who once called TPP “the gold standard” deal, now says she opposes it.
Trade Plumbers to politicians: Which side are you on? Oct 13, 2015 Local 290 won’t endorse any politician who votes for the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Comment Why I’m skeptical of the new TPP deal Oct 13, 2015 President Obama: Put your cards on the table and let the people see what you’ve gotten us into.
Trade AFL-CIO targets Democratic Fast Track supporters in the House Sep 1, 2015 Late August mailing went to union members in 28 Congressional districts.
Trade Trans-Pacific Partnership talks stall Aug 4, 2015 To further TPP, Obama administration lets Malaysia off the hook for human trafficking
Trade Fast-tracking trade deals signed into law Jun 30, 2015 A week after unions celebrated a setback for Fast Track, the seeming victory came unzipped.
Comment Free trade — a litmus test for labor Jun 16, 2015 Labor’s endorsements and political contributions aren’t a right. They’re an honor.
Trade Senate passes Fast Track Jun 4, 2015 If House follows, NAFTA-style deals like TPP would proliferate.