Labor

 
Judges halt NLRB regulations
Kevin Bogardus - 05/18/12 06:00 AM ET

Lawsuits have successfully shut down the only two NLRB regulations put forward during the Obama administration.

Labor chief faces challenges as advocate for federal workers
Erik Wasson - 05/15/12 05:00 AM ET

For 13 years, Colleen Kelley has served as one of Washington’s leading advocates for federal workers.

For NLRB lawyer Lafe Solomon, Boeing action was no laughing matter
Kevin Bogardus - 02/03/12 07:13 AM ET

Lafe Solomon has learned to email with a subpoena in mind.

Hollywood, pro-Israel lobby, unions seek exemptions from ban on lobbyist gifts
Kevin Bogardus - 12/15/11 06:15 AM ET

Powerful Washington groups want exemptions from an ethics rule prohibiting federal workers from attending lobbyists' events.

Child labor rules rile rural lawmakers
Rachel Leven - 12/02/11 07:00 AM ET

Lawmakers and agriculture groups are angry about new Labor Department regulations limiting young people's work on farms. 

Despite Boeing-union deal, Republicans pledge to keep heat on labor board
Kevin Bogardus - 12/01/11 09:28 PM ET

A tentative agreement isn’t likely to quell Republican criticism of the National Labor Relations Board. 

Republican wildcard in NLRB vote
Kevin Bogardus - 11/30/11 06:15 AM ET

The National Labor Relations Board’s vote on a contentious union election rule could rest on the shoulders of one man.

Public-sector union launches ads for Obama jobs bill
Kevin Bogardus - 10/13/11 01:55 PM ET

The nation's largest public-sector union began running ads in several congressional districts Thursday in support of President Obama's jobs bill.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) will run television and radio ads that will encourage lawmakers to pass the American Jobs Act. The $447 billion proposal includes funding to repair the nation's crumbling infrastructure, modernize school buildings in disrepair and provide aid to local and state governments.

The Senate failed to move the legislation earlier this week.

Union chief implores liberal activists to get Obama’s back on jobs proposal
Kevin Bogardus - 10/04/11 08:15 PM ET

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka implored liberal activists to get behind President Obama’s jobs bill.

AFL-CIO’s Trumka changes tone, says President Obama ‘starting to lead’
Kevin Bogardus - 09/30/11 12:45 PM ET

Union leader Richard Trumka praised President Obama on Friday for focusing on jobs rather than the national deficit.

Current and Previous Articles

09/15/11 05:15 AM ET Boeing remains on sidelines while GOP pushes anti-NLRB bill
07/07/11 07:45 PM ET Rep. Kline considers bill to block overhaul of union election process
05/20/11 06:14 AM ET Labor, Republicans battle over organizing in transportation sector
04/14/11 03:13 PM ET Gov. Walker defends union legislation as 'progressive option'
04/04/11 11:23 AM ET Liberal groups protest 'assault' on labor rights on date of MLK's assassination
02/27/11 04:53 PM ET Vermont governor at labor protest: 'Maple sugar' better than 'vinegar'
02/27/11 11:47 AM ET Left presses Obama to take a firmer stand on heated labor battles
02/23/11 07:14 AM ET Pelosi leads rhetorical charge in fight against House Republican platform
01/19/11 03:28 PM ET Pelosi to China: 'Play by the rules'
01/13/11 09:37 PM ET Liberal groups worry president will cut deal on 'crown jewel' Social Security
01/06/11 07:23 AM ET Axed from panel name, labor on high alert
12/18/10 10:45 AM ET Obama, unions avoid areas of tension
12/13/10 07:00 AM ET Change in noise standards grabs business groups
11/13/10 06:32 PM ET Rough road ahead for Obama, unions as compromises loom
11/06/10 08:32 PM ET Reid on the hook for delivering on election promises in lame-duck session
11/06/10 06:00 AM ET Immigration advocates: Solid Latino turnout shows need for reform now
11/03/10 08:28 PM ET Unions say corporate spending and economy are to blame for GOP wins
10/27/10 05:42 PM ET Labor helps key Senate Dems, but abandons most House Blue Dogs
10/26/10 06:32 PM ET With Senate control in play, labor unions look past card-check bill
10/05/10 07:22 PM ET AFL-CIO slams Northrop for La. shipyard layoffs
10/02/10 06:23 PM ET Chamber, Labor Dept. teaming up to get veterans back to work
09/29/10 05:35 PM ET Former SEIU chief: Reports of corruption probe 'completely false'
09/16/10 07:53 PM ET AFL-CIO seeks to avoid internal labor dispute, reaches Guild deal
09/11/10 01:44 PM ET Senate Dems, for-profit educators joust over proposed restrictions
09/06/10 07:00 PM ET Unions will demand aggressive labor agenda even after midterm hit
09/05/10 09:04 PM ET Businesses and unions planning to meet on possible $3 trillion pension disaster
08/08/10 07:01 PM ET Teachers' unions plan to rev up recess action to protect Democrats' majority
08/04/10 07:44 PM ET Obama exhorts unions to step up election efforts for Democrats
07/27/10 08:24 PM ET Democrat Sanchez backs effort to extend labor protections to home care workers
07/27/10 08:20 PM ET SEIU settles dispute with Unite Here, turns its attention to breakaway group
07/21/10 08:10 PM ET Rivals in estate tax fight are calling on lawmakers to move on restoration
07/19/10 08:10 PM ET Obama hammers GOP on stalling unemployment benefits for jobless
07/12/10 08:11 PM ET Unions step 2010 election pressure
07/03/10 04:37 PM ET Dem lawmakers want Obama to probe use of contaminated FEMA trailers for spill crews
07/01/10 06:00 AM ET South Korean trade deal pits Obama against labor base
06/24/10 06:00 AM ET Election at public employees union centered on debate over Dem primaries
06/23/10 07:04 PM ET Rep. Miller takes on Interior Department over new offshore work-safety rules
06/15/10 07:55 PM ET Former House Dem leader Gephardt hired as lobbyist by firm battling SEIU
06/15/10 06:00 AM ET House vote tests job push
06/14/10 08:19 PM ET White House moves to keep employers from dropping insurance
 
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