Labor movement vows to challenge bigotry, bridge racial divisions
With the country facing serious questions of racial justice, the labor movement hopes to foster dialogue and solidarity.
Low-paid workers stage another mass walkout
The protests attracted hundreds of thousands of people in 320 cities, including unionists who back the low-paid workers.
Verizon working families strike for better workplace
After months of negotiations with the telecommunications giant, they've decided to take a stand to create a better workplace.
Verizon giveback demands force 39,000 on East Coast out on strike
"Verizon made $39 billion in profits over the last three years, but the company is still insisting on givebacks that would devastate our jobs."
For these new Chicago teachers, April 1 strike was all about students
Chicago teachers went on strike to protest Bruce Rauner and the budget crisis, which threatens public schools and state universities.
Lilly Ledbetter tells union women about ongoing struggle for equal pay
Despite some gains in recent years, women still face a tough road to equal pay.
NY state raises minimum wage to $15, enacts paid family leave
An increasing list of states, tired of GOP-ordered dysfunction in D.C., have raised their minimums.
NLRB rules Unite Here won vote at Trump Las Vegas casino
"We voted for a union so we could negotiate a fair contract with Mr. Trump."
Chicago Teachers fire back: “We have had it!” (with video)
Labor and community organizers worked tirelessly throughout the day to stage events that engaged the community in vibrant ways.
Even before new $15/hour minimum wage signed, California workers celebrated
The celebrations began early, even as California's new minimum wage law was still racing through the state legislature last week.
