Hostess tries to break strike by shutting 3 bakeries
Hostess Brands Inc., in an attempt to break a strike by its bakers, has announced what it calls the permanent closure of three of its bakeries.
California warehouse workers announce second strike
Warehouse workers vowed to walk off the job this week if retaliation at a Walmart-contracted warehouse does not end.
Supermarket workers forced to strike
"We're not fighting for any extra - just to keep what we have."
Unions say the vote reflected a changing America
Union members scored a big victory Nov. 6 by re-electing president Obama. Equally big for them, however, was the success of pro-worker Democrats.
Labor wins key ballot initiatives
Referendums in various states can be useful measures of public attitudes on important issues.
Airport concession workers picket for labor rights
Solidarity was in the air Oct. 26 as members of UNITE HERE! Local 2850 and other unions and community groups held an informational picket...
Teamsters sanitation workers picket private firm in 19 cities
Some 1,000 Teamsters sanitation workers picketed a private refuse company, Republic/Allied Waste, in 19 cities nationwide on Oct. 25.
Today in labor history: Women’s rights figure Elizabeth Cady Stanton dies
On this day in 1902, social/political activist and proto-feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton died, after living a life of achievements.
Sensata closes for weekend over “Bainport” publicity
Not only will Romney profit from outsourcing through stock he owns, but his 2011 tax returns reveal he got a huge tax break by moving Sensata stock to a charity organization he controls.
Bain Capital cuts jobs in rural America
In June, an announcement was in the local paper that Air Evac was moving its headquarters to a town near St. Louis. One hundred fifty jobs would be lost.
