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The arrest of SEIU President David Huerta in Los Angeles has put unions on the leading edge of resistance to mounting authoritarianism.

The arrest of SEIU President David Huerta in Los Angeles has put unions on the leading edge of resistance to mounting authoritarianism.

As it becomes increasingly clear what a second Trump presidency means, America's labor movement has positioned itself as democracy's strongest, most important and best-organized line of defense against a sweeping authoritarian agenda.

The move follows a national trend of physicians unionizing around the country, as doctors increasingly look for solutions to burnout in a field now dominated by large health system employers.

Twenty years after quiting, SEIU rejoins the AFL-CIO

Workers say speaking with voters in person is important as they aim to knock on millions of doors for the Democrat.

Uber and Lyft are not opposing Question 3, which would give some bargaining rights to drivers but keep them as independent contractors without full labor protection.

With huge shifts over the past decade in the way doctors are employed — half of all doctors now work for a health system or large medical group — the idea of unionizing is not only being explored but gaining traction within the profession.

Harris taking steps to bolster the all-important union vote.

Questions linger about unions' united front in the wake of Teamsters President Sean O'Brien's appearance at the Republican National Convention last week.