NHL lockout is major labor struggle
This is the fourth sports lockout within the last two years. It is the third lockout and fourth labor stoppage for NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.

Video: Nationwide actions greet Walmart on Black Friday
Actions ranged from picket lines to in-store actions.

Indy stands up for Walmart workers
Nearly 40 community and union members showed up at an East Side Walmart here to show solidarity with the store's workers.

Unions focus ads on “fiscal cliff” issues
"The voters spoke loud and clear and rejected any cuts in Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security."

Las Vegas Teamsters beat Coke decertification attempt
Coca-Cola's attempt to get rid of the Teamsters and a union contract in Las Vegas fizzled out like so much bad soda.

Oakland port and airport workers strike over unfair labor practices
The night before the strike, hundreds of port workers, union and community supporters gathered at the airport to launch the action.

Court to hear arguments on who is a supervisor
The Supreme Court has said employers are responsible for ensuring there is no racial or sexual harassment, discrimination on the job, or "racially hostile" environments and so are their supervisors.

Wal-Mart workers prepare for Black Friday strike
This Black Friday, Wal-Mart associates plan to hold a series of actions at 1,000 Wal-Mart locations nationwide.

San Jose activists celebrate minimum wage hike victory and plan next steps
San Jose activists gathered on Monday, November 12 at Sacred Heart Community Services to celebrate the victory of Measure D.

Today in labor history: “The Agitator” first published
During its run, the tabloid advocated industrial unionism, free speech, sexual freedom, and support for the Industrial Workers of the World.

