Santa Clara council backs Hyatt workers
Dozens of Hyatt workers and community supporters packed the City Council chambers on Monday to speak in favor of a resolution.
Today in labor history: IWW's “Little Red Songbook” published
The book included famous pro-worker songs like "The Internationale" and "Solidarity Forever."
Rural letter carriers union protests proposed cutbacks
"The Postal Service has upheld a personal and professional standard of service, delivering to every household nationwide six days a week."
Calif. unions target Republicans on immigration reform
Thousands rallied outside the office of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in support of a comprehensive immigration policy.
Union complaint leads to OSHA move against Republic Steel
A Steelworkers complaint led the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to swoop down, earlier this year, on the Republic Steel plant in Canton, Ohio.
Today in labor history: Power blackout saps Northeast
On this day in 2003, the Northeast of the United States and Canada experienced a massive blackout, which affected 50 million people.
Philadelphia charter school teachers rally for unionization
"Having the support of parents, alumni, teachers, and community groups means so much. We are forming a union to provide a better education for our students."
Painters uncover serious lead poisoning threat to St. Louis kids
The St. Louis city school system hired the prime contractor, Raineri Construction, to renovate the two schools where there are special facilities for pregnant teens.
Today in labor history: Seattle Post-Intelligencer strike takes place
The Post-Intelligencer is owned by the Hearst Corporation, which, at the time, was notorious for anti-unionism and anti-communism.
