Corporations that lead the way in creating fair working environments prosper--but too many employers and governments around the world are abusing workers' rights, according to the findings of several reports released in time for Labor Day. You can check out all the reports on our Labor Day 2010 webpage here.
"Labor Day List: Partnerships that Work," by American Rights at Work, profiles eight companies that promote positive labor-management relationships in the clean energy industry. The companies and union employees featured in the report are leading the way toward a sustainable economy in which businesses thrive, the planet prospers and workers share in the success they help create.
America's workers have a lot at stake in the 2010 elections: The entire House of Representatives and 37 Senate seats are up for election--and along with the hundreds of state and local races, the outcomes will determine how well all of us can shape a working families' agenda. Stop by the AFL-CIO Labor 2010 website and:
Social Security is strong for the long term and is not contributing to the deficit. As part of the coalition, Strengthen Social Security…Don’t Cut It, the AFL-CIO is opposing any plans for benefit cuts and pressing candidates to pledge to fight moves raising the retirement age.
