Miners and farmers challenge Mexico’s copper giant
"The government and Grupo Mexico are making history but backwards, taking away the right to strike and the right to industrial safety."
Housekeepers on strike at Chicago’s Monaco Hotel
"I love my job, but it has been very difficult. I clean sixteen rooms every day. When I get home from work I feel pain all over my body."
Unions and environmentalists descend on DC to oppose fast track
The TPP would give firms and investors "rights and privileges" that make it safer to take production overseas to low-wage, labor and human rights violators.
AFL-CIO launches six-figure ad campaign to stop Fast Track
As soon as Congress introduces Trade Promotion Authority, the AFL-CIO will launch a massive six figure advertising campaign.
Today in labor history: The 1968 Memphis sanitation strike ends
On this date in 1968, the Memphis Sanitation Strike came to an end.
Unions make LA ground zero for raise the wage movement
Californians, from Berkeley to San Diego, were out in force in yesterday's Global Day of Action to raise the wage.
The nation rallies today for $15 and a union!
Strikes, marches, and rallies are happening coast to coast today in hundreds of towns and cities.
Parables for organizers: Don Tormey and the plane crash
Tormey's parable of union leadership: "The most important person on the plane became a passenger who was a union organizer; why her?"
Steelworkers' Gerard rules out GOP presidential hopefuls
Steelworkers are known for their political savvy and impressive organizing around political and economic issues.
Strapped single mom gets a lift from LA union members
"We were all proud to help her; We know that this young woman is one of thousands who are exploited by corporations that put profits before people."
