NEWS: MISCELLANEOUS

BRITISH UNIONS DISCUSS STRATEGY

LONDON, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- British union leaders met Friday to discuss their strategy against government budget cuts and announced plans for a large rally March 26 in London.

UNIONS: TRADE DEALS CAN THREATEN JOBS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Organized labor Tuesday said it was behind President Barack Obama's proposals on U.S. economic competitiveness, but only if they benefit working Americans.

UNIONS FORCED INTO TWO-TIER WAGE SYSTEMS

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. companies threatening to close plants have set workers back with two-tiered wage systems, a union official in Wisconsin said.

UNIONS EXPECTING GOP RETRIBUTION

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- U.S. labor leaders say they expect to face some serious payback from Congress for their backing of Democratic candidates in the midterm elections.

UNIONS HAVE MUCH AT STAKE IN ELECTIONS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Unions, which have spent millions trying to preserve Democratic control of Congress, are dreading a Republican takeover, leaders say.

UNIONS OPPOSE CONSERVATIVE BUDGET PLAN

LONDON, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- British union leaders warned the government's plans to eliminate 500,000 jobs in the public sector could lead to mass protests like those in France.

AFTRA, SAG, AMPTP TO BEGIN TALKS

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Two actors' unions and a group of Hollywood producers said they have set a date to begin negotiations for successor agreements.

LABOR LEADERS: RANKS NOT BACKING DEMOCRATS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. labor leaders say their members are reluctant to come out and work for the Democratic candidates they support in the upcoming midterm elections.

LABOR UNIONS JOIN TO BACK CANDIDATES

DETROIT, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. unions are increasing fundraising and campaign spending for what they say are the most important elections for the labor movement in decades.

BOB KING: UAW 'A FORCE FOR INNOVATION'

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 2 (UPI) -- United Auto Workers President Bob King in Michigan said it was time for employers to look at union workers as a benefit, rather than a liability.