Teachers union in Puerto Rico wants to keep charter schools out of the country

Nov. 21, 2011
In 2008, teachers in Puerto Rico joined with students and parents in an island-wide, 10-day strike decrying the state of education. The shutdown was a historic one, as it's against the law in Puerto Rico for teachers to strike.

Ford workers reject contract; possible strike looms

Oct. 13, 2011
Workers at a Chicago Ford plant rejected the company's tentative four-year contract and are being told to prepare for a possible strike.

New school board to mull teacher raises today

Jun. 15, 2011
Chicago’s new Board of Education will convene for the first time Wednesday to address a hot topic: whether the district can afford $100 million in raises scheduled for unionized employees.Less than four years ago, it was Chicago Public Schools that pushed the Chicago Teachers Union for an agreement

History of protests in Illinois labor talks

Mar. 9, 2011
Much attention has focused on how the Illinois state legislature might be prepared to take on public employee benefits – either to solve its budget deficit or change the way government works. But what about the other side of the equation?