Tag: Labor unions

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka called President Trump's speech Tuesday "probably one of his finest moments." (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Labor warms to Trump on immigration

Sean Higgins · March 1, 2017 6:34 pm

"Trump's been very, very anti-union," the AFL-CIO president said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Beltway Confidential

How much will the unions cozy up to Trump?

David Freddoso · March 1, 2017 6:26 pm

Trump said that "families should be free to choose the public, private, charter, magnet, religious or home school that is right for them." (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Teachers union melts down on Twitter after Trump mentions vouchers

Sean Higgins · March 1, 2017 3:28 am

One look at Perez's track record at the Department of Labor shows he is anything but moderate. (Lonnie Tague/Justice Department photo)

Beltway Confidential

New DNC chair Tom Perez has record of executive overreach

Trey Kovacs · February 28, 2017 11:00 pm

At least three major unions have endorsed Acosta's bid. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump’s new Labor secretary drawing liberal support

Sean Higgins · February 28, 2017 8:10 pm

Walker gained national attention when he took on the unions with right-to-work legislation. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)

Beltway Confidential

Walker’s proposed welfare reforms are an exciting example for the rest of the country

Tarren Bragdon · February 23, 2017 1:00 am

Three major unions have endorsed Alexander Acosta, a big change from labor's opposition to the previous pick. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Trump labor secretary pick drawing union support

Sean Higgins · February 21, 2017 7:34 pm

It started in 2011 when Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis., and the state legislature enacted Act 10, the Wisconsin Budget Repair Bill, in the face of 100,000 angry protesters at the state capitol. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Beltway Confidential

Why 2017 is shaping up to be a banner year for labor reform

Akash Chougule · February 18, 2017 8:00 pm

Former head of the SEIU wants states to be allowed to experiment to help workers' interests. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Ex-union leader calls for state waivers from labor laws

Sean Higgins · February 18, 2017 6:52 am

Alexander Acosta has proven in his prior roles that he is "fair and open minded," engineers union says. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File)

Union backs Acosta for labor secretary

Sean Higgins · February 16, 2017 10:56 pm

In the end, though Puzder was a great choice for labor secretary, leftists of both parties brought him down. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Beltway Confidential

Puzder was brought down by the leftists of both parties

Jorge Marin · February 16, 2017 8:19 pm

House lawmakers have killed the union-targeting legislation after a Republican-on-Republican debate. The outcome marks a defeat for Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, who called right to work a top priority and had urged members of his party to get in line. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New Hampshire lawmakers reject right-to-work

Sean Higgins · February 16, 2017 8:09 pm