2000 Bloomingdale's Workers Could Strike By May 1st

A Bloomingdale's union worker speaking at a rally in New York opined that; "We need a real living wage that allows us to support our families and to put bread and butter on our tables."

Uncertainty In Federal Policy Hurting U.S. Jobs

Uncertainty in federal fiscal policy is creating a tenuous situation for U.S. jobs and the economy. That’s the assessment of Howard University Professor William Spriggs, Chief Economist for the AFL-CIO:

May Day L.A.: Resistance To Taking America In "Direction Of Fascism"

Former Los Angeles County Labor Federation Secretary Treasurer Maria Elena Durazo says "Resist, resist, resist. That's a pledge that more and more organizations and just individual people in this country are taking up.

Federal Judge Expresses Skepticism Over Trump Sanctuary City Order

A federal judge on Friday expressed skepticism about portions of a Trump administration order which would halt federal funding to cities, counties and states which refuse to cooperate with federal immigration agents. A lawsuit was filed in January by the City of San Francisco and Santa Clara County, California, calling for an injunction on the order which threatens billions of dollars in federal aid nationwide to more than 300 “sanctuary” cities a

Labor For Our Revolution: Four National Unions Support May Day Actions

Four national unions that are part of a new Labor For Our Revolution network are supporting the May 1st worker protests dubbed "A Day Without Immigrants". The Communications Workers of America, Amalgamated Transit Union, National Nurses United and United Electrical Workers are calling for broad labor support for the May Day actions. There will be strikes, protests and marches in cities across America.

AFL-CIO Will Call 'Balls And Strikes" On Worker Policy Issues

As worker issues get addresses by Trump and Republicans in Washington AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka says the labor movement's job is to let workers know how those policies impact working families.

New Mexico Dems Vow To Keep Fighting After Gov Vetoes Wage Hike

New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf says Democrats will continue to push to improve the lives of working families after GOP Governor Susana Martinez vetoed minimum wage increases.

Students 'Hungry For Justice' Fast, Urge Boycott Of Wendy's

College students are spreading a fast for justice aimed at the Wendy’s fast food chain. Sarasota Florida New College students went on a five day fast in solidarity with fasting Ohio State students urging a boycott against Wendy’s.

Whoa! Check Out The $6.2B Wal-Mart Tax We're All Paying

Did you notice the Wal-Mart tax as you paid your taxes this year? In case you missed it the Wal-Mart tax costs working taxpayers $6.2 billion a year.

With a B. Every year.

Are Proposed EPA Cuts Doing The Bidding Of Special Interest Polluters?

AFGE Council 238- a union representing EPA workers - says if EPA’s budget is really cut by the 31 percent Trump wants environmental protection will be crippled.

The Trump administration wants to cut EPA funding to the states while closing two of ten U.S. EPA regional offices.

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