Video: L.A. port truck drivers go on 24-hour strike
They are striking to protest harassment and intimidation by company management, all unfair labor practices.
Oakland Airport concession workers win some, and keep up the fight
Dozens of workers at Oakland Airport concessions and their supporters walked the picket line outside Oakland Airport's Terminal 2.
Chicago rail workers to vote on joining IWW
Mobile Rail fired three workers on July 26 and 29 after they complained to OSHA about job safety problems. All are IWW supporters.
Today in labor history: first general strike in Canada held
The first general strike in Canadian history was held in Vancouver on this day in 1918, organized as a 1-day political protest against the killing of draft evader and labor activist Albert "Ginger" Goodwin.
Today in labor history: Anarchist attacks steel magnate
On July 23, 1892, an anarchist named Alexander Berkman decided to avenge the Homestead massacre where nine strikers were killed.
Today in labor history: Soldiers flee striking Pittsburgh workers
On this day in 1877 during the Great Railroad strike, workers in Pittsburgh forced soldiers sent to quell the job action to flee the city.
Today in labor history: 1934 San Francisco longshoremen strike
The International Longshoremen's Association led the battle for better pay and better hours.
Workers strike as D.C. city council defies Walmart on wages
The actions reflect rising activism nationwide, as one-day strikes have hit not just fast food eateries and retailers, but Walmart and its oppressive unhealthy warehouses.
Concession staff protest working for peanuts
Concession workers at San Francisco's AT&T Park, home of the Giants baseball team, are protesting lousy pay and attacks on health benefits.
Today in labor history: The 1937 "Women's Day Massacre"
On June 19, 1937, police in Youngstown, Ohio, used tear gas on women and children, including at least one infant in his mother's arms, during the historic strike at Republic Steel.
