Labor unions are associations that aim to protect workers’ rights and advance their interests. They negotiate with employers through a process known as collective bargaining. The result is a union ...

This is the story of an idea. A simple idea: That people could pool their money and make loans to each other. It’s the credit union idea, and it evolved from the cooperative activities of early 19th ...

Recent labor negotiations in Modesto highlight an active labor movement despite attempts to disrupt collective bargaining at the national level. It’s also a reminder of the history of labor unions in ...

One fascinating aspect of American business history is the pendulum-like swings in the attitudes of companies toward their employees, especially those who belong to (or wish they belonged to) unions.