Nurses’ union ratifies contract with Veterans Administration
"This is precedent-setting both in terms of the rights of RNs in the VA system and for protecting patient care standards."
Silicon Valley protests Hyatt abuse of women
A broad cross section of Silicon Valley joined Hyatt hotel workers in front of the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara last week, speaking out against Hyatt's abuse of women workers.
Workers, students protest Walmart across the U.S.
"Walmart is the biggest employer in the country and they have some of the lowest and most stagnant wages in the country, and that needs to change."
Labor board says mining company illegally forced strike
In a win for 100 embattled salt mine workers, the NLRB ruled their employer, Carey Salt, illegally declared impasse in their 2010 contract talks.
Solidarity grows with Walmart workers
The Walmart store here was buzzing with noontime traffic, as dozens of union and community members gathered by the entrance.
Today in labor history: The “Great March” for LGBT rights
Activists taking part included House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Latino civil rights figure Cesar Chavez, and then-presidential candidate and civil rights defender Jesse Jackson.
Going behind the rhetoric on public employee pensions
Wow. Last week there was yet another out-of-state special interest group trying to tell New Hampshire how to run OUR government.
Striking Walmart workers: What do we want? Respect!
Striking Walmart workers are making it very clear that if the giant store chain does not address their demands, they will see a most memorable Black Friday.
Workers rights, pensions, and ability to buy elections on state ballots
Workers rights, government workers' pensions and what roles workers - and firms - can play in politics are among the referendums that will greet voters.
Today in Labor History: Ike apologizes for racist treatment of Ghana official
Eisenhower tried to quiet an international outcry Ghana's finance minister was refused service in a U.S. restaurant because of his skin color.
