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Downturn Dilemma

Companies with pension plans are looking at billions in additional contributions; emplo...

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GOP Introduces Bill Mandating Secret-Ballot Union Elections

The GOP measure counters a bill Democrats could debut any day that would make it easier...

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Protectionism Sweeps Over H-1Bs as Recruiters Sort Out Stimulus Regulations

New restrictions cut into the talent supply at a time when economic recovery depends on...

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Health Care Costs Are Top Challenge, Obama Says

They are โ€˜the single most pressing fiscal challenge we face by far,โ€™ and work is alread...

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Will Bank Employees Sign Up for Unions Labor Makes Big Push

With the reintroduction of the Employee Free Choice Act likely, big labor targets the f...

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Senate Confirms Hilda Solis as Labor Secretary

Republicans held up the California Democratโ€™s confirmation process over concerns about ...

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Employers Need a Break From Required Contributions, Pension Group Says

Officials ask that employers that are required to make a 3 percent contribution to thei...

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Employers Eyeing Voluntary Benefits in Tough Economy

Many employers are transforming company benefits to voluntary status to shift costs to ...