Today in labor history: Medicare and Medicaid established
The ongoing fight to protect Medicare and Medicaid today from right-wing "reforms" is in sharp contrast to the victory of July 30, 1965.
Union leaders and allies arrested at Capitol immigration protest
More than 40 immigrant rights, labor, faith, and other leaders were arrested today on Capitol Hill protesting against unjust immigration policies.
Union volunteers dig up a Minnesota graveyard
A mile or so beyond the pavement down a gravel road, the historic Kriedler Cemetery lay nestled in between farm fields and showed the wear of time.
Danny Glover blasts worker intimidation at Nissan
Nissan is in the news and again it's for the wrong reasons.
Palermo’s agrees to reinstate eight fired workers
The company also has agreed to post a notice informing workers of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act and to hold a union election.
Fast-food workers super-size protests in Missouri and elsewhere
"We deserve more, we deserve $15 and a union; we work hard and we deserve more money."
For striking Laborers at Cretex, preserving pensions is key
"I've never stood up for anything in my life, but this is too much to give up."
Feds review worker exposure to blood-borne pathogens
The federal government has opened a legally required review of a rule designed to cut or eliminate worker exposure to blood-borne illnesses.
IBEW adds its voice to call for changes in Obamacare
The IBEW has called for a change to the Affordable Care Act so workers covered by multi-employer plans don't get hurt or lose coverage.
Today in labor history: United Farm Workers sign contract with Calif. grape industry
The contract covered 10,000 workers and provided seniority, hiring, and a medical plan.
