Labor Union News

Labor union files federal lawsuit over Indiana's 'right to work' law

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:56:17 -0800

The battle over the "right to work" law is over in the Statehouse, but it's just beginning in the courthouse.

Union files suit to stop right to work law

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:46:50 -0800

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- A labor union is filing a federal lawsuit to prevent Indiana from becoming the 23rd state to enact a "right to work" law, union officials said.

S Africa Union To Demand 18% Pay Rise For Rustenburg Workers

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:17:21 -0800

RUSTENBURG, South Africa -(Dow Jones)- South Africa's umbrella labor union said Tuesday it will intervene in a month-long strike at Impala Platinum Ltd.'s (IMP.JO) biggest mine, to demand an 18% pay rise for all employees.

Union heavyweight warns Labor of 'electoral suicide'

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:28:11 -0800

A senior union leader says if the federal caucus cannot unite in support of their prime minister after Monday's ballot it will be electoral suicide.

Labor unions help workers know their rights

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:23:32 -0800

A labor union is an organization established by and for workers to pursue collective workplace goals such as wages, benefits, and workplace rules.

Labor Union Campaign Targets Plainville Contractor

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:27:15 -0800

The Laborers' union is mounting a public campaign against a prominent contractor, criticizing the business for not hiring union workers and pointing out safety citations.

Air Canada mechanics, baggage handlers reject labor

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:57:08 -0800

(Reuters) - Air Canada's 8,600 mechanics, baggage handlers and cargo agents have rejected a tentative contract agreement with the country's biggest airline, a union spokesman said on Wednesday, marking another setback for the carrier during a year of rocky labor relations. Some 65.6 percent of the members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) who took part ...

S Africa Cosatu Union To Demand 18% Pay Rise For Rustenburg Workers

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:17:28 -0800

Union Sues Indiana over Right-to-Work Law

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:32:28 -0800

About three weeks after Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed a law adding a right-to-work provision to his states labor laws, union members went to federal court to block it.

Northampton firefighters suing city

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:46:26 -0800

A labor union local that represents Northampton firefighters is suing the city for nonpayment of wages.