Undaunted by rain, Tacoma marchers demand “$15 now!”
It was International Women's Day, Mar. 8, and nearly 100 women and men marched in a steady downpour here to demand an increase in the minimumwage to $15 an hour.
Today in women's history: Physician Sarah Dolley born
She was supportive of women's rights, and instrumental in the formation of the Women's Educational and Industrial Union in 1893.
Today in women’s history: “General” Harriet Tubman dies
Called "general," "Moses" and "one of the bravest persons on this continent," Harriet Tubman, born around 1820, died today in 1913.
Today in women’s history: Georgia O’Keefe, American artist, dies at 98
Georgia O'Keefe, one of the most renowned and honored American artists, died March 6, 1986, at the age of 98.
Today in women’s history: Suffrage supporters march in D.C
On March 3, 1913 supporters of the right of women to vote marched in Washington D.C., disprupting the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson.
Navy hired company blocking union organizing rights
An Australian ship building company in Mobile, Ala., hired by the Navy is forcing workers to follow bad construction plans and, at the same time, is blocking their effort to unionize.
Union leaders hail Obama infrastructure push
"The president wants to push for public and private infrastructure investment, we say bring it on. Union workers stand ready to meet the needs of the largest project you can think up."
OSHA goes after Ohio Bell for punishing injured workers
OSHA is really pissed off at Ohio Bell, especially when it disciplines workers for reporting on-the-job injuries that would be considered "little things."
Faculty in tough negotiations at Harris-Stowe State U
"It often feels like students are an afterthought and professors are an inconvenience."
Union appeals Chattanooga vote loss, cites GOP lawmakers' interference
The UAW have filed formal unfair labor practices charges with the National Labor Relations Board concerning their narrow loss in the union recognition vote.
