Catholic bishops condemn exploitation, back unions
The nation's Catholic bishops have strongly denounced worker exploitation in the U.S. economy, and reaffirmed the positive role that unions play.
Today in labor history: Air Line Stewardesses Association formed
Five flight attendants formed the Air Line Stewardesses Association, the first-ever labor union representing female flight attendants.
Today in labor history: The Great Fire of 1910
The fire burned more than three million acres, an area larger than the size of the state of Connecticut, with at least 92 killed.
Voters say bring back call center jobs
The Communications Workers are launching a campaign in 50 legislative races nationwide around the issues of offshore call centers and bringing the jobs back to the U.S.
Today in labor history: National Apprenticeship Act of 1937
This act of Congress, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, established a national advisory committee to research and draft regulations establishing minimum standards for apprenticeship programs.
Wage cuts, privatization threaten environmental disaster in San Jose
The trouble started when the city responded to budget deficits with pay and benefit cuts for city workers.
North Texas takes stand to save the right to retire
North Texas activists this week protested the dumping of pension and health care rights.
San Jose kicks off campaign to raise minimum wage
A lively crowd of around 200 labor and community activists, gathering at IBEW Local 232 headquarters, kicked off a campaign to raise the minimum wage in San Jose.
Big union win for security guards
Four enormous security companies have agreed to recognize the SEIU -- and begin negotiating a union contract -- for about 500 Portland-area security guards.
Today in labor history: Panama Canal, built by 75,000, opens
On August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal officially opened, after 32 years of construction and an estimated 28,000 worker deaths.
