Volkswagen and the UAW: Will Republicans Still ‘Get Government Out of the Way’?
This post by Dante Atkins originally appeared at Daily Kos. It’s a common refrain among conservative economists and politicians: If only government would end its interference in the affairs of private...
View ArticleNeed Some Wheels? UAW’s 2014 Union-Made Car List
The UAW’s 2014 Union-Built Vehicles List features quality, variety and fuel-efficient vehicles along with a number of new additions that represent new jobs for America’s workers. As a result of 2011...
View ArticleUAW, GM Team Up to Make It in America
Another great win emerges from autoworkers and industry collaboration. General Motors Co. (GM) will invest more than $1.3 billion to upgrade and expand five manufacturing plants in Michigan, Ohio and...
View ArticleDespite Millions Spent in Opposition, Date Set for High Profile Union...
After months of organizing, fighting, advocating, and waiting, the NLRB has set a date for a secret-ballot union election at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee for February 12, to 14....
View ArticleGOP Denies Workers’ Rights to Unionize
The following is a guest post from Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers. It originally appeared on The Huffington Post The GOP is all about freedom—for corporations, that...
View ArticleTrumka: ‘Right-Wing Zealotry’ Played Role in VW Vote
After unprecedented interference from politicians and out-of-state extremists like Grover Norquist and the Koch brothers, workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tenn., plant voted 712–626 against...
View ArticleUAW Files Appeal with NLRB on Outside Interference During Chattanooga...
It’s hard enough to form a union without politicians and special interest groups interfering and using scare tactics. Which is exactly what happened in Chattanooga, Tenn., when Volkswagen workers...
View ArticleWant to Create 5.8 Million New Jobs? Here’s How
If the United States acted forcefully to end currency manipulation by China and other nations—and there is legislation to provide the government the tools to do so—it could create as many as 5.8...
View ArticleHip-Hop Star Common to Perform in Support of Nissan Workers
Hip-hop star Common, famous for songs like “I Used to Love H.E.R.” and acting roles such as “Terminator Salvation” and “Happy Feet Too,” is performing as part of a free show in support of workers who...
View ArticleUConn Students Lead the Way on Collective Action
From the classroom to the basketball court, the University of Connecticut community is widely embracing the concept of collective action. The school that set the standard for basketball excellence...
View ArticleUnion-Made Father’s Day Shopping Ideas
Celebrate your dad in solidarity style this Father’s Day by getting him a gift that sports the union label. Check out some union-made Father’s Day gift ideas from our friends over at Labor 411, the...
View Article12 Recent Victories for Workers in Raising Wages and Collective Bargaining
While it certainly seems that far-right extremists are waging an all-out war on working families and their rights, workers aren’t just defending themselves; they are fighting to expand their rights...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Shopping? Check Out These Union-Made in America Ideas
It’s getting there, but it’s not too late yet to find that perfect holiday gift that carries a union label and is made in America. Below is a wide range of gift possibilities, from clothes to games to...
View ArticleLIUNA, UAW Members Guests of First Lady at State of the Union
Two union members, one representing the benefits of union training and apprenticeship programs and the other the resurgence of the U.S. auto industry were guests of first lady Michelle Obama during...
View ArticleUnion-Made Super Bowl Party Shopping List
On Super Bowl Sunday next week, some of our larger and faster union brothers—members of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA)—will be battling it out in Glendale, Ariz., at Super Bowl XLIX (49 for those...
View ArticleNYU Grad Employees Ratify Historic Contract
New York University graduate employees—members of Graduate Student Organizing Committee UAW Local 2110—successfully capped a struggle that began at the turn of this century when they ratified a five...
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