Labor Unions

Right-to-work states: What that means for union employees

Unionization efforts are mounting nationwide. While some of those efforts are kicking off in right-to-work states, others are not. That distinction is important because it will determine if employees, regardless if they want to join the union, will be forced to pay dues.

Canada's CP Rail shuts down railroad, workers strike

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) CP.TO halted operations and locked out workers over a labor dispute early on Sunday, with each side blaming the other for a halt that will likely disrupt shipment of key commodities at a time of soaring prices.