For generations, the leaders who represented American workers in unions earned their positions the hard way, whether it be on ...

As we say goodbye to the summer season by celebrating Labor Day, most Americans are eager to recognize the ingenuity and determination of rank-and-file workers. But not union bosses, who hijack the ...

Report points to staffing shortages, procedural changes and lack of a board quorum as contributing factors ...

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From the viewpoint of American workers, there have been better Labor Days. Donald Trump chose to celebrate this year’s edition by announcing last Thursday his unilateral abrogation of the federal ...

As artificial intelligence threatens to upend entire sectors of the economy, American labor unions have been scrambling to protect workers - Copyright GETTY IMAGES ...

American labor unions face an uncertain future under Trump’s second term despite their recent victories, as competing influences within his administration signal potential shifts in worker ...

Last week came news that the share of America’s workforce that’s unionized hit a 97-year low. A mere 11.3% of workers now belong to a union, and a great chunk of those are in the shrinking public ...

In recent weeks, the U.S. Department of Labor has experienced turmoil in the leadership ranks. But, amidst the controversies, the department has done remarkable work advancing transparency when it ...

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