Fast food and retail workers to walk out nationwide Aug. 29
If you go to your local fast food joint, you may find something unusual: A picket line. If you want to show support, don't cross it.
Union members swell the ranks of marchers in D.C.
"We have to be repetitive" on the issues Dr. King fought for, said Allen Silver, an organizer for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100.
Today in labor history: First African-American pilot recognized posthumously
Bullard was rejected by the U.S. Army Air Service because only white pilots were allowed to serve.
Secretive Trans-Pacific ‘free trade’ deal threatens wages, jobs
Hundreds of activists marched through downtown Minneapolis on August 20 to protest the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
NLRB judge: Firm’s ‘arbitration agreement’ with workers can’t ban appeals to board
The ban violates the worker's labor law rights, ALJ Melissa Olivero ruled on August 14 in a case involving Fort Lauderdale-based Everglades University.
Today in labor history: Fisk University incorporated
On Aug. 22, 1867, Fisk University, one of the nation's most famous historically black colleges, was formally incorporated.
Santa Clara council backs Hyatt workers
Dozens of Hyatt workers and community supporters packed the City Council chambers on Monday to speak in favor of a resolution.
Today in labor history: IWW's “Little Red Songbook” published
The book included famous pro-worker songs like "The Internationale" and "Solidarity Forever."
Rural letter carriers union protests proposed cutbacks
"The Postal Service has upheld a personal and professional standard of service, delivering to every household nationwide six days a week."
