Workers Rights

Backers plan to push for statewide legislation in 2015.

Judge will rule by Jan. 1, when the law is to take effect

Employer neutrality toward unions could be considered illegal in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama

Several justices grill a lawyer from an anti-union group

The Fund for the Public Interest is ordered to reinstate David Neal with back pay

A union rep distributes buttons and talks to members, without management's permission

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

The Nov. 5 ballot measure would lift estimated 6,500 workers in transportation and hospitality

Rallies were held simultaneously around the country

Fund for the Public Interest managers tell a judge that firing David Neal was business as usual.

NLRB is trying to defend workers protected speech online

The launch culminates a years-long campaign by immigrant drivers against exploitation.

How a labor and community alliance improved life for over 250,000 workers

Union leaders say it could get tricky in a high-wage, short-term industry like construction

Union supporter was fired illegally.

Why PIRG call center workers wanted to unionize

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

In four hours of public comment, sentiment runs 3 to 1 in favor of a sick leave ordinance

Commissioner Fritz takes lead on workers rights advance that would impact 2 in 5 Portland workers.

With flu season in full swing, the issue couldn't be timelier.