Rail Union Rejects Tentative Deal Brokered by White House, Possible Strike Looms

2022-10-11 21:15:40

WASHINGTON — A union representing about 12,000 railroad workers voted down a tentative contract on Monday, setting the stage for a possible nationwide strike ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Four unions have ratified contracts based on the agreement brokered by... Read More

Congress

House Passes Resolution to Establish Congressional Staff Union

2022-05-11 15:52:19

by Reece Nations

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives approved a resolution Tuesday evening that allows its staffers to form a union, granting them the same rights to negotiate with their employers that workers across the country have. The resolution passed along party... Read More

2020 Elections

Nevada's Powerful Culinary Union Won’t Endorse Before Caucus

2020-02-14 18:40:11

by Dan McCue

Nevada's powerful Culinary Workers Union, an early force in propelling Sen. Barack Obama toward the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008, said Thursday it will not endorse a candidate ahead of the state's February 22 caucuses. “We’re going to endorse our... Read More