Letter Carriers: Even Dem plans for postal “reform” fall short
The latest Republican version of "reform" of the red-ink-ridden U.S. Postal Service is unacceptable.
Today in labor history: Americans with Disabilities Act signed into law
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law today in 1990.
Unions scramble to aid victims in Detroit bankruptcy filing
WASHINGTON - Union leaders, both in Detroit and nationally, blasted the decision of Detroit's state-appointed financial czar to file for bankruptcy for the 750,000-person Motor City, even as they scrambled to try to help their members and retirees who suddenly face a very uncertain future.
Today in labor history: Farrell Dobbs born
Dobbs first became a pro-labor activist after witnessing the plight of workers during the Great Depression in the 1930s.
Layoffs threaten fresh food program in Chicago
Documents uncovered by Unite Here, Local 1 indicate that 200 to 300 more lunchroom workers may be on the chopping block.
California labor leader to replace Holt-Baker at AFL-CIO
California labor official Tefere Gebr will succeed Arlene Holt Baker as Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO.
Senate to vote by July 31 on all five NLRB nominees
The Senate will vote during the week of July 29 on all five of President Obama's nominees.
Today in labor history: Minimum wage rises 70 cents, fight continues
Today in 2009, the U.S. minimum wage rose 70 cents from $6.55 to $7.25. Low-wage workers struggled mightily for that meager increase.
Today in labor history: Anarchist attacks steel magnate
On July 23, 1892, an anarchist named Alexander Berkman decided to avenge the Homestead massacre where nine strikers were killed.
St. Paul laundry workers picket for fair contract
About 240 Health Systems Cooperative employees, members of Workers United Local 150, have been working without a contract since March 31. A temporary extension of the previous contract expired July 14.
