Measure to limit union politicking may go to voters

PHOENIX - Unable to get the plan through the Republican-controlled Legislature, a GOP activist is seeking a public vote on a measure that would undermine union political influence.

Alan Rosenberg, Valerie Harper

Screen Actors Guild (SAG) president Alan Rosenberg and actress Valerie Harper join thousands of Writers Guild of America (WGA) writers and others in the fifth day of their strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) in a rally at Fox Plaza in Los Angeles' C…

Valerie Harper

** FILE ** In this Nov. 9, 2007, file photo, actress and Screen Actors Guild member Valerie Harper shows her support of thousands of members of the Writers Guild of America during the fifth day of the writers strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) at F…

House won't get to vote on 2 bills to curb unions

PHOENIX - House Speaker Andy Tobin, R-Paulden, is sidelining two anti-union measures rather than bringing them to the floor for a divisive - and potentially losing - vote.

Chicago teachers vote to return to classroom

CHICAGO — The city’s teachers agreed Tuesday to return to the classroom after more than a week on the picket lines, ending a spiteful stalemate with Mayor Rahm Emanuel that put teacher evaluations and job security at the center of a national debate about the future of public education.

Caterpillar's striking Illinois workers ratify deal

JOLIET, Ill. — Nearly 800 striking workers at the Caterpillar Inc. plant in Joliet ratified a new contract Friday with the heavy equipment manufacturer after spending months on the picket line.

Judge strikes down union election rules

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Monday struck down new regulations governing union elections, saying the National Labor Relations Board did not follow proper voting procedures when it approved the rules last year.

AZ Senate OKs curbs on worker protection

PHOENIX - State senators voted Wednesday to give the governor and her department heads more power to discipline and fire employees.

Phoenix looking to restore city pay levels

PHOENIX — Phoenix city workers could see a little bit more in their paychecks next year under tentative contracts the city manager has signed with six out of seven labor groups.

Union puts PCOA for All board on naughty list over wages

This story and headline have been corrected to clarify that the PCOA for All board is the board referenced and to correct the spelling of David Updegraff's last name. 

No strike at Safeway and Fry's

A deal struck Thursday night between grocery workers, Fry's Food Stores and Safeway averted a strike set to start this evening.

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Marquez Peterson named CEO of Hispanic Chamber

The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce board of directors has named Lea Marquez Peterson, its president and CEO.

Marquez Peterson named CEO of Hispanic Chamber

Cards post 38th straight sellout

TEMPE — The Cardinals' game against the Panthers on Sunday has sold out.

Cards post 38th straight sellout

Stars, fundraisers among White House visitors

WASHINGTON — Celebrities Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Denzel Washington, prominent Democratic fundraisers and heavyweights from the financial services and high-tech industries were among those landing visits with President Obama or others at the White House during Obama's first months i…

Stars, fundraisers among White House visitors

Teens sue district over punishment for racy pics

INDIANAPOLIS — Two sophomore girls have sued their school district after they were punished for posting sexually suggestive photos on MySpace during their summer vacation.

CIA-FBI wrangling noted in interrogations

WASHINGTON — Newly released documents show the FBI interviewed a naked, chained terror suspect back in 2002 as the bureau struggled with the CIA over how to treat high- value prisoners.