The first organization acting as a federation to encompass American unions was the National Labor Union which truly came into force after the Civil War but was reasonably short-lived. The largest ...

Labor unions have a long history in the United States and have broadly influenced politics and the economy over the years. Some of the benefits of unions for workers have included higher wages and ...

A host of tributes across America recognize the achievements of pioneering Black union leader A. Philip Randolph — his ...

Black labor leaders fought for workers of color, trailblazing work that continues as the Trump administration strips away key protections.