Ohio’s Union Fight: Cash Warfare
Oct 26, 2011
Judgment day is just around the corner for Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s anti-union bill. On November 8, Ohioans will vote on whether to repeal Kasich’s SB 5 legislation, which slashes […]
Where do we go from here? Lawmakers considering separate legislation if SB5 fails
Oct 26, 2011
COLUMBUS — Major polling has remained consistent in its conclusions on Senate Bill 5 since lawmakers passed the legislation earlier this year and opponents launched a petition drive to repeal […]
Can Nontraditional Labor Orgs Really Represent Workers?
Oct 24, 2011
Taxi Workers Alliance joins AFL-CIO, as number of contract workers continues to grow WASHINGTON, D.C.—Last week, the National Taxi Workers Alliance became the first nontraditional labor group to join the […]
Labour expert points out disturbing economic trend
Oct 22, 2011
With retailers gearing up for the holiday shopping season, work is available for job seekers. But a lot of the jobs are of the part-time or temporary variety. Gil McGowan, […]
Anti-union disclosure bill is an attack on democracy, says Alberta labour leader: Harper government deliberately trying to silence all opponents
Oct 20, 2011
A Conservative Private Member’s Bill to be debated in Parliament today (Thursday) is part of an organized campaign by the Harper government to silence all those who oppose its right-wing […]
Temporary Foreign Worker Program being used to drive down wages: Harper government interfering in labour market by taking sides with anti-union employers
Oct 20, 2011
Reports of 200 Albertans losing their jobs and being replaced by temporary foreign workers (TFWs) is clear evidence that the TFW program is driving down wages and working conditions, says […]