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Forbes Workers Stage First-Ever Strike Over Union Issues

Forbes' editorial workers, in their first-ever strike, are protesting alleged union-busting and negotiation delays.

Starbucks Wants To Pause Union Mail-In Elections Over NLRB Misconduct Concerns

A sign advertising job openings is seen outside of a Starbucks in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S., May 26, 2021.

Starbucks alleges the National Labor Relations Board engaged in misconduct with pro-union efforts at Starbucks locations.

Ohio Passes Stricter Union Curbs Than Wisconsin

Speaker of the Ohio House William G. Batchelder

In a state with twice as many people as Wisconsin, Ohio Gov. John Kasich was set to sign into law a bill that makes stricter curbs on government unions than the more highly visible Wisconsin law now facing legal challenges.

Protester Brandi Collins from Milwaukee, and a student in Madison, is physically removed by Wisconsin State Troopers from the vestibule of the State Assembly Chambers of the State Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin March 10, 2011. Dozens of protesters flooded

Police Remove Some Demonstrators from Wisconsin Capitol Building

Police physically removed more than a dozen demonstrators at an entrance to the Assembly chamber in the Wisconsin capitol building on Thursday ahead of vote in that chamber of a bill that would remove collective bargaining rights from public state employee unions.

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A large group of union supporters gather on the steps of the Ohio Statehouse to rally against Senate Bill 5 in Columbus, Ohio, March 1, 2011.

Ohio Faster Than Wisconsin On Weakening Public Unions

Ohio is moving faster than Wisconsin to weaken public unions. Ohio's Senate voted on Wednesday to prohibit public employees from striking and to restrict certain collective bargaining rights, including negotiations on pensions and health care.

Wisconsin Governor's Budget Speech (FULL-TEXT)

The text of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s speech regarding the budget:

Wisconsin union charges governor with unfair labor practices

The Wisconsin State Employees Union (WSEU) accused new Republican Gov. Scott Walker of unfair labor practices for refusing to bargain in a complaint filed Monday with a state employment commission. The legal challenge comes amid a standoff between Walker and state legislative Democrats over a proposal to limit bargaining rights

Ian Murphy as 'David Koch' Talk with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (FULL TEXT)

The following is a transcript of a nearly 20 minute conversation on February 22, 2011 between Ian Murphy, a columnist for the website known as The Buffalo Beast, and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. Murphy was posing as conservative activist David Koch.

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker pauses for a moment in the governor conference room at the State Capital to give a fireside chat in Madison February 22, 2011. Walker gave the chat to explain his budget repair bill which has gotten so much attention.

As Layoffs Loom, Wisconsin Gov. Asked to Compromise on Bargaining Rights

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker warned of thousands of layoffs ahead if Democrats which fled to Illinois don't return to vote on a bill which cuts some collective bargaining rights for state workers.

The Indiana State Capitol Building is seen in downtown Indianapolis on June 14, 2008.

Indiana Dems take Wisconsin Lead, Flee the State: Report

Indiana Democrats are imitating their Wisconsin peers and have reportedly refused to show up for a vote. Members of the state of Indiana's House of Representatives are headed to neighboring Illinois to avoid a vote anti-union legislation, according to a report.

Police officers show their support for fellow union workers as they march around the state Capitol in Madison in protest against Republican Governor Scott Walker's proposed legislation

If Wisconsin Governor prevails, U.S. union movement would suffer devastating blow

A fascinating battle is brewing in the state of Wisconsin between the newly-elected Republican governor and thousands of public sector workers who are outraged over proposals to sharply reduce (or eliminate) the union’s right to collective bargain.

Sarah Palin's 2012 Presidential prospects fade

Sarah Palin urges Wisconsin unions to make sacrifices (FULL-TEXT)

Potential 2012 Republican presidential candidate Sarah Palin wrote the following letter on her Facebook page, expressing her solidarity with the union movement, but warning of the need to make sacrifices.