AFL-CIO

Jan 14, 2015

Walker doesn’t mention right-to-work in speech

Gov. Scott Walker continues to avoid talking about making Wisconsin a right-to-work state.

Dec 16, 2014

AFL-CIO starts online petition against right-to-work

The AFL-CIO of Wisconsin is asking the public to sign an online petition to express disapproval of possible right-to-work legislation that would prevent workers at unionized companies from having to pay mandatory dues.

Dec 4, 2014

Right-to-work exemption possible for trades

In saying the Wisconsin Legislature must take up right-to-work legislation next year, the state Senate's majority leader Thursday brought up the possibility of exemptions meant to preserve construction unions’ role in training workers.

Dec 3, 2014

Legislator to introduce right-to-work legislation

A Republican lawmaker promised Tuesday to introduce a right-to-work bill, prompting warnings from a Democratic leader that the state could see a round of protests reminiscent of the massive demonstrations against Gov. Scott Walker's law stripping public workers of their union rights.

Dec 1, 2014

Right-to-work rumblings growing in Wisconsin

Gov. Scott Walker's contention that a right-to-work proposal would be a “huge distraction” from his efforts to create jobs has not prevented business groups from tabbing the legislation as a priority.

Oct 8, 2014

Charged crowd hears We Energies rate hike plans

Milwaukee resident Mark Kohel was in the majority Wednesday afternoon during a public hearing on We Energies' proposal to increase its rates.

Sep 17, 2014

Labor official says Walker ad sets unsafe example (UPDATE)

Gov. Scott Walker's opponents have been trying to dig up dirt on him for years, and now they say they have unearthed a nugget.

Jul 31, 2014

Collective bargaining ruling raises right-to-work questions

Although the Wisconsin Supreme Courts’ ruling on Act 10 pertains only to public employees, a lawyer who challenged the law contends there could be implications for private-sector unions.

Jun 9, 2014

Where have all the missing American workers gone?

The unemployment rate has been on a slow downward trajectory since the recession ended nearly five years ago. While the overall jobless level has dropped to non-recession levels, the number of the working-age people with jobs is barely over six in 10, hovering at a level reminiscent of the late 1970s.

May 2, 2014

NLRB Complaints

The National Labor Relations Board investigates charges against employers or union chapters accused of violating the National Labor Relations Act. The board has not yet issued decisions on these charges.

Apr 25, 2014

NLRB Complaints

The National Labor Relations Board investigates charges against employers or union chapters accused of violating the National Labor Relations Act. The board has not yet issued decisions on these charges.

Apr 2, 2014

AFL-CIO backs Burke

Democratic candidate for governor Mary Burke won the endorsement of three major unions on Wednesday, even though she hasn't promised to repeal a law championed by her opponent Gov. Scott Walker that essentially ended collective bargaining for most public workers.