Preserving our history, protecting our future
SB 338 passed during the 66th legislative session. The bill raises the state lodging tax from 3 to 4 percent. The additional revenue funds the […]
Job Site Safety Number 1 Concern for LiUNA 1686
Safety is the top concern of Kim Rickard of Local 1686 of Laborers’ International Union of North America, which represents workers The winter weather keeps […]
We must never abandon education to the private sector
by MFPE President Eric Feaver The more I think about HB 755 or its anticipated progeny, the worrier I get. The governor has scored political […]
AFT Creates Interest-Free Loan Program for Federal Workers Impacted by Shutdown
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten Announced on Thursday January 10th a Loan Program for Public Sector Employees as the country heads into one […]
Montana Medicaid Expansion: A good deal for workers and employers
We all know health insurance is incredibly expensive lately, but the good news is Medicaid is a good deal for workers and businesses in Montana. […]
Jennifer Dorning to Become President of the Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE), First Woman to Lead an AFL-CIO Trade Department
The Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO (DPE) announced today that DPE Assistant to the President and Research Director Jennifer Dorning will become its next president, […]
Senator Jon Tester Endorses Bipartisan Six Mill Levy (LR-128)
Today, former teacher and current US Senator Jon Tester endorsed the Six Mill Levy (LR-128) and emphasized the importance of investing in education for the […]
After shutdown threat, Missoula Independent Union launches #KeepMissoulaIndy
Members of the Missoula Independent staff union are calling upon the paper’s loyal readers and advertisers to help us tell Lee Enterprises that Missoula still supports its […]
A New Hope
Something is happening in America. Working people are writing a comeback story straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster. After the Supreme Court’s Janus ruling, many […]
AFL-CIO releases new ad campaign
Today, the AFL-CIO launched a television ad campaign highlighting the wave of collective action sweeping the country. From surging organizing victories to the defeat of […]