Calif. unions target Republicans on immigration reform
Thousands rallied outside the office of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in support of a comprehensive immigration policy.
Union complaint leads to OSHA move against Republic Steel
A Steelworkers complaint led the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to swoop down, earlier this year, on the Republic Steel plant in Canton, Ohio.
Today in labor history: Power blackout saps Northeast
On this day in 2003, the Northeast of the United States and Canada experienced a massive blackout, which affected 50 million people.
Philadelphia charter school teachers rally for unionization
"Having the support of parents, alumni, teachers, and community groups means so much. We are forming a union to provide a better education for our students."
Painters uncover serious lead poisoning threat to St. Louis kids
The St. Louis city school system hired the prime contractor, Raineri Construction, to renovate the two schools where there are special facilities for pregnant teens.
Today in labor history: Seattle Post-Intelligencer strike takes place
The Post-Intelligencer is owned by the Hearst Corporation, which, at the time, was notorious for anti-unionism and anti-communism.
Walmart workers group happy about deal imposed on retail giant
"This settlement will help keep thousands of exposed Walmart workers safe and healthy on the job."
United Mine Workers of America reaches settlement with Patriot Coal
"After several weeks of nearly around-the-clock negotiations, I believe we have reached something that can be taken to the membership for ratification."
Lawmakers hit offshoring of call center jobs
"Companies that choose to outsource American call center jobs overseas should forfeit their eligibility for federal financial assistance."
Labor going all out for “jobs and freedom” on Aug. 24
The nation's unions plan a massive presence at the 50th commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King's famous 1963 March on Washington.
