Ever see a construction worker hanging off a bridge while making essential repairs and wonder what it takes to do a job like that? The same rare skills, along with many others, also are necessary to build and maintain the nation’s growing number of wind turbines—and the Ironworkers’ training and apprenticeship program is ensuring workers across the nation have the skills they need for 21st century green energy projects. Read more >>>

Consumer protest is growing against a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that could put contaminated poultry products on your family’s dinner plates and throw more than 800 trained federal food safety inspectors out of work. Read more >>>

With the recent passage many members are confused about what is in the bill and how it will effect them. You can view and download a factsheet to help understand many of the bill's provisions. (more)

JANESVILLE — Janesville’s teachers union is joining forces with the state AFL-CIO in hopes of increasing the political power of both groups.

The Janesville Education Association will be the fourth teachers union in the state to affiliate with the AFL-CIO, after Beloit, Kenosha and Madison, said JEA President Dave Parr. (read more)