The Hillary Clinton campaign alienated one of the nation's most powerful public sector labor leaders over a perceived snub, according to hacked emails published by Wikileaks. 
Massachusetts teachers delivered another blow to frontrunner Hillary Clinton, joining a prominent list of labor groups that have delayed endorsements in the Democratic primary. 
The labor reforms enacted by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R.) have forced some of the state’s most influential unions to merge following steep declines in membership. 
The Center for Responsive Politics (CRP) released its list of top all-time donors. It totaled contributions from 1989 to 2012 from PACs and individuals affiliated with the heavy hitter organizations.
CRP designated each of the heavy hitters as Democrat, Republican, or “on the fence,” meaning between 40 and 59 percent was donated to each party. In some cases, percentages did not add up to 100 due to third party donations. 
Public sector employees are fleeing Wisconsin unions due to Gov. Scott Walker’s labor reforms. 
A 55-year-old woman who earns less than minimum wage caring for her disabled son could unravel decades of labor law and strike a blow against one of the most powerful political lobbies in the nation. 
Illinois lawmakers rejected Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn’s push for pension reform in the state’s lame duck sessions this week, leaving Illinois with nearly $100 billion in unpaid pension debt and the Democratic Party at odds with its labor base. 