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States Debate Banning Teacher Strikes as Protests Grow

Proposals to restrict teachers' right to strike draw criticism from unions, support from education officials

Teamsters Boss Praises Mullin's DHS Nomination After Heated Confrontation

Sean O'Brien, who nearly brawled with Mullin in 2023, now supports his nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Teamsters Leader Praises Mullin's DHS Nomination After Past Confrontation

Sean O'Brien, who nearly brawled with Mullin in 2023, now supports his nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Sacramento TSA Workers Struggle Without Pay During Partial Shutdown

Labor leaders push Congress to end impasse affecting transportation security employees

Sheridan School District teachers vote to authorize strike

Teachers, staff vote overwhelmingly to approve strike amid contract negotiations with district

St. Louis Labor Council Endorses Candidates and Propositions for April 7 Primary

The Greater St. Louis Labor Council has announced its endorsements for the upcoming Missouri primary election.

Illinois AFL-CIO Honors Labor Leaders at Annual Awards Ceremony

Department of Labor Director, State Senator, and Retired State Representative recognized for advocacy on behalf of working families

South Dakota Lawmakers Honored for Service to Agriculture

Sen. Davis and Rep. Goodwin recognized by state's largest farm group

LA County Voters Should Reject Sales Tax Hike, Investigate IHSS Spending First

Concerns raised over union influence, fraud in in-home care program as county seeks new revenue

Tinley Park Approves Police Contract After Disagreement

Village Board reaches agreement with police union after months of negotiations.

Treasury Terminates Union Contracts for IRS and Fiscal Service Workers

Move escalates Trump administration's push for more control over federal workforce

San Francisco Court Clerks End Strike After Reaching Agreement

Union says clerks will return to work on Monday after two-day walkout.

Experts Argue Public Sector Needs More Investment, Not Less

Academics claim public unions have too much power, but data shows public sector compensation has shrunk over time.

NY Unions Push $100B Pension Sweetener, Raising Taxes

Lawmakers urged to reject union demands to retroactively change public pension rules

Hochul's 'Anti-Fraud' Scheme Backfires, Gifting Monster Union

New York's 1199 SEIU union set to grow by over 50% thanks to Hochul's Medicaid reforms.

NY Public Unions Seek $100B in Retroactive Pension Changes

Unions push for rule changes that could cost each Empire State family $20,000

Conroe Firefighters Vow to Keep Fighting for Collective Bargaining

City Council approves May ballot without firefighter union's proposal, but union says it will try again in November

Treasury Department Terminates Union Contracts for IRS and Fiscal Service Workers

The move escalates President Trump's push to exert more control over the federal workforce.

San Francisco Superior Court Clerks End Strike, Reach Tentative Deal

Clerks to return to work after reaching agreement on wages, training, and staffing

San Francisco Court Clerks End Two-Day Strike

Clerks reach agreement with court, services to resume Monday

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