Public-sector

Public-sector unions have begun using their clout against efforts to roll back government workers' wages and benefits, cut jobs and curtail contract bargaining rights as political leaders from both parties look for ways to cut spending.

Public-Worker Unions Steel for Budget Fights Melanie Trottman 2011

Public-sector unions finally are hitting the same brick wall on benefits.

Afscme's Odd Shareholder Activism 2011

Public-sector unions at the state and local levels have no federal protection and are governed by state law.

New Faces Appear at Bargaining Table Conor Dougherty 2011

Public-sector net borrowing totaled £18.1 billion $28.5 billion in November down from £20.4 billion in November 2010 but still the fifth-highest monthly value recorded since records began in 1993, the Office for National Statistics said.

U.K. Borrows Less, but Debt Hits Record, Raising Concern Nicholas Winning 2011

Public-sector managers often form their own bargaining units, but in some cases they can join the same unions as their staff, creating potential bargaining conflicts over pensions and other issues.

New Faces Appear at Bargaining Table Conor Dougherty 2011

Public-sector unions, backed by many Democratic state officials and lawmakers, argue that there are further intangible consequences.

States' Pay Cuts Present Mixed Economic Blessing Kris Maher 2011

Public-sector layoffs undermine everyone's quality of life.

Gregory Floyd: Protecting Our Public Service Legacy Gregory Floyd 2012

Public-sector payrolls fell by 34,000, mostly at the state and local levels, as communities from Florida to California cut jobs.

Economy Adds Jobs, but Not Enough Ben Casselman 2011

Public-sector employment will fall due to government cutbacks, but the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility suggest this is not a near-term risk: Government employment will stay relatively stable until 2013-14, with job losses only picking up after that.

U.K.'s Tough Job on Inflation Richard Barley 2011

Public-sector employment fell by 111,000 in the second quarter and the overall number of jobless rose by 80,000 to 2.5 million, giving Britons a stark illustration of the combined effects of a slowing economy and austerity measures.

More Signs of Slowdown for U.K. Economy Ainsley Thomson 2011