Today in labor history: Joe Hill ain’t never died
On this day, one hundred years ago, the legendary working-class troubadour Joe Hill was executed by a firing squad.
SEIU endorses Hillary Clinton
The SEIU board voted on Nov. 17 to endorse former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Sanders, O’Malley urge Mass. IKEA to recognize union
Workers at the IKEA warehouse in Stoughton, Mass., were forced to strike on Nov. 16.
Trumka kicks off anti-TPP drive at town hall meeting in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is the site of the first presidential primary next year, and the TPP has already become an issue on the campaign trail.
Turncoat Missouri state legislators slammed on anti-worker vote
"It's the height of hypocrisy to accept voluntary contributions from hardworking union members and then turn their backs on the unions."
American Postal Workers union endorses Bernie Sanders
"Politics as usual has not worked. It's time for a political revolution."
Today in labor history: The CIO is created in 1935
The creation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations was announced 80 years ago on this day.
After first look at full TPP text, union leaders give pact thumbs down
Union leaders gave the 12-nation treaty an initial thumbs down as being too pro-corporate and not guaranteeing workers' rights.
Retired Teamsters slammed by budget bill
Thousands of retired Teamsters have been blasted this month by major cuts to their pensions.
El Super workers continue fighting after 720 days with no contract
El Super market workers continued their fight for a fair contract with hundreds demonstrating last week.
