Tag: Labor

In this Jan. 30 photo, Felicia Grant, a lieutenant at the Salvation Army listens to a devotional before handing out free food to needy residents in Los Banos, Calif. (AP/Scott Smith)

California farmers brace for drought, unemployment

Scott Smith · February 2, 2014 6:03 pm

In a May 17, 2011 photo, Volkswagen employee Trina Galanto works on paint finish on a 2012 Passat at the automaker's plant in Chattanooga, Tenn. (AP File)

UAW imports anti-worker thuggery to Tennessee

Matt Patterson · February 2, 2014 5:00 am

The measure would require public and private employers with 25 or more employees to provide vacation leave for those who work 20 hours or more per week. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Washington state bill would guarantee vacation time for workers

Associated Press · February 1, 2014 5:00 am

The hospital and the union said Friday a ratification vote is scheduled next week by the two locals of AFT Connecticut representing registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and health technology workers. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Connecticut hospital, unions reach tentative deal

Associated Press · February 1, 2014 5:00 am

New London hospital, unions reach tentative deal

New London hospital, unions reach tentative deal

Washington Examiner · February 1, 2014 12:52 am

Speaking at a Christian Science Monitor media breakfast, Furman said that "there are a lot of things that are unpredictable, there are a lot of risks, but broadly speaking the thing that is most predictable is fiscal policy."ÃÂ (Michael Bonfigli/The Christian Science Monitor)

White House economic adviser: Declining fiscal drag reason for optimism in 2014

Joseph Lawler · January 31, 2014 5:00 am

President Barack Obama prepares to sign a document after speaking at General Electric's Waukesha, Wis. gas engine plant, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014. The trip is part of a four-stop tour President Barack Obama is making to expand themes from his State of the Union address. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Obama’s next executive action: A ‘fair shot’ for long-term unemployed

Brian Hughes · January 31, 2014 5:00 am

President Barack Obama arrives with PG&E apprentice electrician Erick Varela, a U.S. Army combat infantryman in Iraq, left, and Vice President Joe Biden, right, to the East Room of the White House, Friday, in Washington, to speak about helping the long-term unemployed. (AP/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama works with CEOs to help long-term unemployed

Brian Hughes, Susan Crabtree · January 31, 2014 5:00 am

President Barack Obama prepares to sign a document after speaking at General Electric's Waukesha, Wis. gas engine plant, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014. The trip is part of a four-stop tour President Barack Obama is making to expand themes from his State of the Union address. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Obama: Job training must reflect changing economy

Washington Examiner · January 30, 2014 11:25 pm

Ky. House panel OKs bill to raise minimum wage

Ky. House panel OKs bill to raise minimum wage

Washington Examiner · January 30, 2014 6:38 pm

South Africa: Platinum miners reject 9% hike

South Africa: Platinum miners reject 9% hike

Washington Examiner · January 30, 2014 11:57 am

In this Jan. 28, 2014, photo, President Obama delivers his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington. A Democratic push to boost the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour is a long shot in Congress this election year, even after Obama made it a centerpiece of his State of the Union address. (AP Photo)

Democrats’ minimum wage push remains a long shot

Washington Examiner · January 30, 2014 8:20 am