Today in labor history: The Fort Dix stockade rebellion
On June 5th, 1969, more than one hundred imprisoned soldiers rose up against deplorable and inhumane conditions at the Fort Dix stockade in New Jersey.
Claiming respect for Constitution, GOP tries to gut NLRB
Forty-five GOP senators piously cloaked themselves in the Constitution and invoked what they claim is the intent of its framers.
Walmart worker tells why she is striking
A busload of fellow Walmart workers along with community supporters stood with Walmart worker Lisa Lopez as she informed her store managers that she was going on strike.
Today in labor history: Massachusetts establishes first minimum wage
Much later, in 1938, the country would get a federal minimum wage law under the Fair Labor Standards Act. But this initial law was still a powerful move.
Union BBQs for strikers on way to Walmart shareholders meet
Union brothers and sisters and community supporters organized a barbecue for a caravan of striking Walmart workers who stopped in Orlando on May 28.
Today in labor history: Rosie the Riveter dies at 77
Rose Will Monroe, who became famous as "Rosie the Riveter," died on May 31, 1997. During World War II, Monroe went to work in the aircraft industry as a riveter making parts for military airplanes.
Today in labor history: Musician Bob Dylan is born
Songs like "Blowin' in the Wind," and "The Times, They Are a-Changin'" became powerful anthems of the social struggles and anti-war sentiment of Dylan's era.
Today in labor history: Tom Petty defies record label profiteering
It was today in 1979 when rock star Tom Petty filed for bankruptcy, thereby challenging his record label, MCA, and the practice of what some would call indentured servitude.
14 United Mine Workers arrested in protest
More than 4,500 members and supporters of the United Mine Workers marched and rallied in downtown St. Louis on May 21.
Walker not welcome in Connecticut!
"Not only did I lose my job, many people with an education are unemployed in Wisconsin because there are no jobs to be had now. Scott Walker, go home!"
