Today in labor history: The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
The FMLA was intended "to balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families."
Illinois legislature Democrats vow to protect workers
The first scheme they plan to stop is any Republican effort to impose a so-called "right to work" law in the Land of Lincoln.
President seeks hike in extended federal jobless benefits
Proposals would improve the solvency of state programs, reach more workers in need, and make the UI program more responsive to economic downturns.
Union oil workers to rally at Shell headquarters
USW members account for about 64 percent of the country's oil refining capacity, and more locations could soon join the strike if necessary.
Oil industry obstinance on safety forces steelworkers to strike
Oil industry obstinance, especially its refusal to even discuss worker safety issues, forced tens of thousands of Steelworkers to strike.
Yale strike victory celebration looks to the future
"Today it's your turn to step up to the plate and help other workers without unions organize, just as those unions stood with you 30 years ago."
Immokalee workers receive presidential medal
The CIW has "organized communities, stood by tomato workers for more than 20 years, and changed the face of this industry."
Today in labor history: Birth and death of Betty Friedan
Betty Friedan was born on this date in 1921, and died on the same date in 2006 at the age of 85.
Oil workers begin largest strike since 1980
The USW called for its refinery workers to stage their walkout after negotiations with Shell Oil Co. broke down less than two weeks after they began.
Today in labor history: “What’s My Line?” debuts
Sixty-five years ago, at 8 pm Eastern time on February 2, 1950, the game show What's My Line? debuted on CBS-TV.
