CLUW convention delegates to use health info to empower union women
"When women have access to quality health information, they live longer, are more productive and have better quality lives."
Today in history: Philip and Jack Foner are born
Two of the four Foner brothers who were leaders in the American labor movement were born on December 14 in 1910.
Labor launches new measures to wipe out unequal pay for women
The labor federation is launching measures to wipe out pay inequality based on gender, and to guarantee that all workers have paid family and sick leave and fair scheduling.
Survey results reveal working women’s health info needs
Working women most want information on diet and nutrition, fitness and exercise, and issues around aging.
Top women’s group hails Obama order on paid leave
Obama announced the executive order in a speech after a Labor Day breakfast with union leaders in Boston.
Report explores why unions have few female leaders
When women run organizing drives, the drives are more likely to succeed; they show women - especially minority-group women - benefit the most from being unionists.
First female U.S. train engineer inducted into N.D. Railroad Hall of Fame
Thirty-nine years ago, Ramona Dockter became the first female freight train engineer.
LA women on hunger strike for $15 at mayor's door
"We are bringing this fight to the doors of the mayor and city council members, telling them what they are proposing is not enough."
On Equal Pay Day women call for a level playing field
For women, today is a sobering reminder that not nearly enough has been done to address unfair wages in this country.
Today in history: Feminist labor organizer Rose Schneiderman is born
A fiery labor orator, feminist and socialist, she served as president of the Women's Trade Union League.
