Today in labor history: Exposé on King Leopold II bribing Senate
On December 9, 1906, the New York American newspaper reported Belgian King Leopold II of Belgium bribed the U.S. Senate commission on the Congo to recommend support of his Congo Free State project .
Fighting for fast food workers in Silicon Valley
Around 50 representatives of labor and community groups rallied Dec. 5 in support of workers at a McDonald's here as part of the national day of action for fast food workers.
Union-made in America holiday gift guide
Searching for that perfect holiday gift? Check out this Made in America, union-made gift guide.
San Francisco labor celebrates two heroic women workers
The public is invited to join the San Francisco Labor Council in celebrating two outstanding workers and mothers, Teresa Mina and Lupe Chavez, who have fought for their families and all immigrants, amazing true life stories that appears in a new book by David Bacon, "The Right to Stay Home."
Today in labor history: Worst-ever U.S. mine disaster occurs
1907 was a particularly troubling year in West Virginia, during which a total of 3,242 people were killed in mining accidents.
McDonald’s workers fed up with what company dishes out
The movement to raise the minimum wage for fast food workers got a boost here Thursday.
Lawrence & Memorial hospital nurses locked out
Locked out nurses and tech workers at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital have put their jobs on the line to protect quality patient care and stop privatization and union busting.
Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!
Most folks call him Jim, but I like to call him Santa Wobbly. Give me a little of your time and I will explain.
Protesting poverty wages lands them in jail
At the intersection of Snelling and University Avenues in St. Paul, Minnesota, 26 were arrested on Black Friday afternoon, Nov. 29, for protesting poverty wages.
Floridians put Walmart on trial
The people's verdict following the 15-minute mock trial: Guilty on all counts, including worker abuse, misuse of taxpayer funds and destroying the American economy.
