Roach elected mayor in O’Fallon, IL on good day for Labor...

44 of 59 candidates endorsed by Central Labor Council elected By CARL GREEN Illinois Correspondent Union-endorsed candidates had some success in the April 4 municipal election in...

Heavy rains, cresting rivers lead to road closures

This week's commute to and from work may be tricky due the heavy rains we sustained over the weekend. Several roads have been closed...

Opinion: ‘How’s your work?’

By ED SMITH In the building trades, one of the most frequently asked questions is, “How’s your work?” It’s always asked because when work is good,...

Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill on RTW

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‘Right-to-work’ backers turn to courts (again) trying to stop voter ballot...

Workers stand firm; Citizens’ Referendum petition training is under way across state By TIM ROWDEN Editor Jefferson City – In another desperate, cynical attempt to prevent voters from...

Ohio victory offers lessons in running a successful referendum campaign

Education is key By TIM ROWDEN Editor Pierrette “Petee” Talley, secretary-treasurer of the Ohio AFL-CIO, offered some insights into running a successful statewide initiative petition campaign while...

Strike, marathon bargaining session, membership unity led to a better contract...

Workers win fight for better life, return to work By CARL GREEN Illinois Correspondent Sauget, IL – Nobody wants to go on strike, but sometimes it’s got to...

Supreme Court denies Rauner request against AFSCME members

By CARL GREEN Illinois Correspondent Springfield, IL – The Illinois Supreme Court has denied Governor Bruce Rauner’s request to streamline the process for ruling on whether he can...

New officers sworn in to St. Louis Labor Council executive board

TAKING THE OATH of office as the Greater St. Louis Labor Council’s newest vice presidents are (from left) Hoisting Engineers Local 513 President/Business Manager...

Delta Queen closer to plying our rivers

With a 100-percent union crew The historic Delta Queen, a one-of-a-kind authentic overnight union-crewed river steamboat is one step closer to becoming a reality, following...