Saudi Arabia King Salman Will Not Attend White House Meeting Or Camp David Summit
Saudi Arabia's interior and defense ministers will visit Washington this week, after King Salman canceled his trip.
Chris Burden, 69, Artist Behind "Urban Light" Installation In Los Angeles, Dies
Prominent performance artist and sculptor Chris Burden has died in his home outside Los Angeles.
Super Typhoon Noul Hits Philippines; Two Dead, Thousands Evacuated To Shelters
The typhoon, known locally as Dodong, is expected to hit southern Japan by Tuesday.
Francois Hollande Evokes France's 'Debt' To Haiti, But Stops Short Of Reparations
Hollande spoke at the inauguration of a memorial for slavery and the slave trade.
Reynolds American, Inc (RAI) Draws Fire As Tobacco Farm Workers Decry Labor Conditions
Workers want Reynolds American Inc. to extend basic labor protections across its tobacco supply chain.
Jobs And Unemployment: Will Robots And Algorithms Permanently Replace Humans In The Labor Force?
The age of the robots might not be coming anytime soon -- or ever.
OSHA Rule To Protect Workers In Construction, Manufacturing Plagued By Delays
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's current exposure limit for beryllium was developed in the 1940s.
Hillary Clinton 2016: In White House Bid, Hillary Campaigns Against Bill's Legacy
On immigration, criminal justice and gay marriage, Hillary's views are at odds with those of the Clinton White House.
German Rail Strike 2015: Train Drivers Plan For Longest Railroad Work Stoppage In Nation's Post-War History
A small German train drivers union is leading a strike with major economic effects.
LGBT Workplace Discrimination: OSHA Announces Landmark Partnership With Transgender Advocacy Group
OSHA will prepare a bulletin encouraging employers to provide bathroom access for transgender workers.
Youth Minimum Wage: Nebraska Considers Lower Minimum Pay Rate For Young Workers
The state could become the nation's second to partially decrease its minimum wage after voters approved a hike by referendum.
McDonald's Shareholders Meeting 2015: Workers Plan 'Fight For $15' Wage Protest
When McDonald’s shareholders gather for their annual meeting in Oak Brook, Illinois, later this month, they will be greeted by thousands calling for "$15 and a union."
SeaWorld San Diego Slammed With Nearly $26,000 In Proposed Safety Violations
The entertainment park operator wasn't properly training its San Diego employees, citations indicate.
International Workers Day 2015: Why Doesn’t The US Celebrate May Day?
Much of the world celebrates May 1 as a holiday, but not the United States.
Food Industry Booms But Some Franchise Owners Struggle: Poll
The franchise lobby contests the survey, which was commissioned by a labor union.
Dangerous Oil And Gas Sector Remains Exempt From Key Federal Health And Safety Regulations
Fatalities are high in the oil and gas sector, but it remains exempt from major federal health and safety regulations.
Americans Remain Divided On The Steady Decline Of Unions: Pew Research Poll
Blacks, youth and working-class people are all more likely to view unions favorably.
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka Calls On 2016 Candidates To Embrace 'Raising Wages' Agenda
The nation's largest labor federation wants presidential candidates to support a hike in the minimum wage.
Labor Troubles Return To Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports As Truck Drivers Strike
Most of the nation's 75,200 port truckers are classified as independent contractors -- not employees.
Fracking Equipment Company Contests Fine For Health And Safety Violations
The tiny Hyatt Ball Co. is contesting a six-figure fine from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for health and safety violations.
Paid Sick Leave Wins Approval In Vermont As Advocates Anticipate National Momentum
In the absence of federal policies, states and cities are increasingly passing legislation to let workers take paid time off.
Tax Cuts For The Poor And Middle Class -- Not The Rich -- Create Jobs, Research Shows
University of Chicago economist Owen Zidar finds that tax cuts can create jobs -- but it depends on who gets the cuts.
US Steel Warns Of Layoffs In Arkansas And Texas As Trans-Pacific Partnership Looms
Struggles for domestic steel producers who grapple with cheap foreign imports and low oil prices could be exacerbated by the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Laborers Union Defies AFL-CIO Spending Moratorium, Gives Heavily To Republicans
A powerful construction union flouts the AFL-CIO's pledge to freeze campaign contributions.
At General Electric Company, Workers Struggle To Find Footing As Shareholders Reap Windfalls
GE's plan to shower investors with $50 billion comes as it cuts jobs, liquidates factories and slashes retiree benefits.
Low-Wage Worker Protests Elicit Sympathy On New York City Streets
In New York and across the country, thousands of low-wage earners took to the streets, calling for “$15 and a union.”
Coal Companies That Lobbied To Repeal West Virginia Mining Regulations Accused Of Federal Safety Violations
West Virginia mines owned by Murray Energy, Arch Coal and Alpha Natural Resources received a combined 25 federal safety citations in February.
Taxpayers Spend Billions On Government Help For Low-Wage Workers
A new report reveals the hidden public costs of low wages.
In Boeing Plant's Union Election, Machinists Face Heavy Opposition From South Carolina Elected Officials
During union campaigns, elected officials can get away with saying things employers cannot. South Carolina's governor called on workers to reject the International Association of Machinists.
China Labor Unrest Prompts Official Call For 'Harmonious' Approach
Chinese authorities are drawing attention to mounting labor unrest, but aren't signaling any new response.
