Today in labor history: “The Song of the Wage-Slave” for May Day
"The land is the landlord's, the trader's is the sea, the ore the usurer's coffer fills - but what remains for me?"
Trumka: Raising wages is measuring stick for presidential campaign support
"The labor movement's doors are open to any candidate who's serious about transforming our economy with high and rising wages."
Baltimore unions back Fight for $15
"The same forces that want to privatize the postal system and oppose voting rights want to keep the federal sub-minimum wage just like it is."
Los Angeles city workers demand good-faith bargaining
The City of Los Angeles has been placed on notice that a possible strike may be necessary in the near future if negotiations continued to be stalled.
The fight for $15: A new labor movement is born
Apr. 15 was more than the usual day of demonstrations. It was a turning point in the unity, politics, and organization of the movement to end inequality.
Workers sue Walmart for retaliatory store closings
"It is no accident that they shut down our store, which has been a one of the most successful centers for organizing."
LA women on hunger strike for $15 at mayor's door
"We are bringing this fight to the doors of the mayor and city council members, telling them what they are proposing is not enough."
Low wage workers rally at Connecticut state capitol
The beautiful, sunny day put an extra spring in the steps of the protesters who chanted, "What do we want? - 15!, When do we want it - Now!"
Unions make LA ground zero for raise the wage movement
Californians, from Berkeley to San Diego, were out in force in yesterday's Global Day of Action to raise the wage.
The nation rallies today for $15 and a union!
Strikes, marches, and rallies are happening coast to coast today in hundreds of towns and cities.
