THE ISSUES: Workers’ Rights
Department of Labor Requires Federal Contractors to Post Employee Rights
May 27, 2010
The first step toward workers exercising their right to form a union is for them to know what their rights are in the first place. The Department of Labor agrees.
Labor Wins Changes for Airline, Railroad Elections
May 20, 2010
A May 10 ruling by the National Mediation Board substantially democratizes the union representation process for railroad and airline employees, giving workers covered by the Railway Labor Act more to freedom to form a union.
Step Up Defense of Our Public Workers
May 17, 2010
Every year, dozens of IBEW units representing public workers go to the bargaining table. And, lately, nearly every round of talks opens with municipal, state and federal employers demanding concessions to make up for budget deficits.
Labor Secretary Takes on Wage Theft Epidemic
April 19, 2010
Labor Secretary Hilda Solis is offering assistance to the millions of workers who are victims of wage theft, unveiling a new campaign “We Can Help”, to help inform workers about their right to a fair wage.
Obama Overcomes GOP Resistance, Appoints NLRB Members
March 30, 2010
President Obama announced that he would use the recess period to appoint 15 of his nominees to fill important administration posts.
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