Support builds for Delta baggage handler fired for speaking out
Delta Airlines' decision to fire a veteran baggage handler for speaking out in support of low-wage workers has elicited widespread criticism.
Teachers union president protests injustice on Eric Garner case
American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten was arrested Dec. 4, in New York City while protesting the lack of justice in the recent police shootings.
Black Friday at Walmart: Poverty wages keep prices low
As Black Friday marked the start of this year's shopping season, unionists reflected on what they would get workers this year if they could get them anything in the world.
Today in labor history: American Federation of Labor gets new president
On Nov. 25, 1952, and following the death four days prior of William Green, George Meany became the new president of the AFL.
Los Angeles-Long Beach port truckers again forced to strike
Short-haul truckers at the nation's largest port again had to strike over terrible working conditions and employer exploitation.
NLRB nominee McFerran pledges judicial attitude; panel to vote after Thanksgiving
Lauren McFerran, President Obama's nominee to an NLRB seat, pledged she'll bring a judicial attitude to the five-member panel.
Today in labor history: Atlanta workers engage in sit-down strike
Workers at the General Motors plant in Atlanta, Georgia participated in a sit-down strike, which was part of a greater ongoing wave of labor organizing during the 1930s.
South Bay labor charts course for post-election struggles
Despite setbacks, the mood at the meeting of the South Bay Labor Council was positive: "We need to advance our own agenda," regardless of who is in the mayor's seat.
After tough election, labor leaders say unions are here to stay
"What happened in this election," Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO declared, "is that the vast majority of the voters stayed home."
AFL-CIO to push economic agenda starting with January wage summit
The AFL-CIO will strongly push its economic agenda, emphasizing job creation and raising workers' incomes, starting with a "wage summit" in January in D.C.
