Jobless rate unchanged in Nov., businesses say they created 321K jobs
The number of unemployed actually rose by 115,000 in November, to 9.11 million, BLS said. But an equal number of workers found jobs, so the rate stayed unchanged.
California low wage workers on the move
Some 200 workers, labor and community supporters gathered in the heart of the largely Latino Fruitvale neighborhood Dec. 4.
New crop of lawmakers the latest threat to Michigan prevailing wage
Repeal of the Michigan Prevailing Wage Act would be a coup for "limited government" conservatives, and a devastating blow to the state's construction industry.
Justices tackle pregnancy discrimination
Does the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which bars firms from discriminating against pregnant workers, mean what it says?
San Francisco supervisors pass first-ever Retail Workers Bill of Rights
The pioneering Retail Workers Bill of Rights will give an estimated 40,000 hourly workers greater stability in their schedules and hours.
Today in labor history: Senate condems ultra right Joe McCarthy
McCarthyism describes the action Joseph McCarthy took in attacking political opponents: anyone who supported civil rights, labor and other progressive causes.
