Central States Pension Cuts - 'The Most Disgusting, Egregious Crime Against The Elderly People Of This Country' - 04-12-16

Central States Pension Cuts - 'The Most Disgusting, Egregious Crime Against The Elderly People Of This Country' - 04-12-16
"It's the most disgusting, egregious crime against the elderly people of this country I've ever seen done in my life."

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Judge Denies Preliminary Approval of Lyft Class-Action Settlement

A federal judge denied preliminary approval of a proposed Lyft class-action settlement that would continue to misclassify Lyft employees in California as independent contractors. The decision comes after the Teamsters Union and Lyft drivers filed legal objections to the settlement. Read more

Warehouse Workers Strike For Justice For Fired Workers - 04-08-16

Warehouse Workers at California Cartage staged a one day strike Wednesday protesting company retaliation for an earlier strike. More than 200 workers were told Monday they would be fired by the temporary staffing agency AMR/SSI. Cal Cartage uses that agency to staff its warehouse at the Port of Los Angeles.
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Fight For $15 Worldwide April 14 - Biggest Low Wage Worker Mobilization Yet - 04-08-16

With recent victories in the movement for a $15 minimum wage in both California and New York, low-wage workers are planning their largest ever mobilization April 14th. Workers in more than 300 cities, in 40 countries on six continents will push for higher wages with strikes, rallies and protests. Read More...

Sanders, Clinton: Labor Movement Is Vital To Raise Wages, Lower Inequality - 04-08-16

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton told the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO this week that the labor movement is vital to raising wages and reducing economic inequality in America. Sanders said there are no limits to what millions of us together can achieve for working families. Read More...

CA Farm Workers Deserve Equal Overtime!

Long Overdue DOL Rule Will Protect Retirement Investors

Long Overdue DOL Rule Will Protect Retirement Investors
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka issued the following statement in reaction to the Department of Labor's final fiduciary ruling:

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39,000 Verizon Workers Could Hit The Picket Lines Wednesday - 04-13-16

AFL-CIO: Wisconsin No Longer a 'Right To Work' State, Walker Appeal Will Be Fought - 04-12-16