8 Ways Washington Could Really Help Small Business
Politicians of both parties claim to support small business--but if that's so, here's what they should really do. Read more
Labor Unions
Uh-Oh: Are You Running a Sweatshop?
You treat your direct employees fairly (heck, they have great benefits!) but your suppliers or manufacturers abroad might be another story. Here's what you can do about it. Read more
What Small Businesses Should Know About Unions
The idea of unionization can be a scary one for small-business owners, but those fears may be misplaced. Here are things to keep in mind. Read more
Senate Rejects Pro-Union Bill
The so-called card-check bill, opposed by business groups, would have made organizing unions easier. Read more
Business Groups Decry Pro-Union Bill
A new House bill seeks to make the process easier for employees to unionize. Read more
Recent Labor Unions Articles
Restaurant Group Opposes Card-Check Bill
The National Restaurant Association is denouncing a proposed federal bill that seeks to replace the secret-ballot voting process with employee signature card... Read more
Teamsters, SEIU Disaffiliate from AFL-CIO
The two unions look to large and small businesses to increase organization activity. Read more
Labor Has a New Target
Guess what? It's you! Unions target small business. Read more
WTO Protests Are a Sign of Labor's Power and Plight
Recent protests at World Trade Organization meetings in Seattle reveal the state of organized labor in America. Read more
Labor-Union Disharmony Silences Symphony
Because of a small market and union problems, the Sacramento Symphony went bust. Read more
The Decline And Fall Of A Union
When Joanne and Les Frederick learned how to manage, employees decided they didn't need a union after all. Read more
Why Unions Don't Work Anymore
The "scientific" methods that once made labor unions strong are now making them weak. Read more
Labor Unions and Small Business
Related Terms: Employee Strikes ; Read more
