What’s behind “right to work” in New Hampshire
May 12, 2011
Right to Work legislation has been returning, like a zombie to NH since the 1980’s. It’s been rejected every time. This year, with an NH House filled with a huge […]
Voisey’s Bay Report A Victory for Workers, Vindication for Union
May 12, 2011
ST. JOHN’S, NL, May 12 /CNW/ – A government-commissioned report examining the 18-month labour dispute at Voisey’s Bay is a vindication for all workers in Newfoundland and Labrador. “Although we […]
May 2011: AFL convention; lineup of star speakers at CLC convention; battle for workplace safety continues; workers warned about delayed retirement
May 11, 2011
AFL Convention a success: Read all about it! About 400 delegates and guests attended the AFL convention in Calgary for a packed schedule of events that included: A moving ceremony […]
N.H. Gov. Lynch Vetoes Right to Work
May 11, 2011
New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch (D) vetoed a so-called right to work bill today, saying that “There is no evidence that this legislation will offer any benefits to New Hampshire’s […]
Wis. lawmaker proposes new bargaining restrictions
May 11, 2011
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Local police and firefighters would no longer be exempted from key restrictions on collective bargaining under a proposed bill. A bill introduced by Independent Rep. Bob […]
Koch Brothers Exposed in Brave New Video
May 10, 2011
For years, billionaire brothers David and Charles Koch flew under the radar as they financed right-wing campaigns and extreme conservative think tanks to overturn financial regulations, corporate rules, environmental standards, […]