New crop of lawmakers the latest threat to Michigan prevailing wage
Repeal of the Michigan Prevailing Wage Act would be a coup for "limited government" conservatives, and a devastating blow to the state's construction industry.
Justices tackle pregnancy discrimination
Does the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which bars firms from discriminating against pregnant workers, mean what it says?
San Francisco supervisors pass first-ever Retail Workers Bill of Rights
The pioneering Retail Workers Bill of Rights will give an estimated 40,000 hourly workers greater stability in their schedules and hours.
AT&T denies sick time pay to older Minnesota employees
The outrage over this brought a large crowd, led by more than 50 members of the CWA, to a mass protest outside the corporation's tower in downtown Minneapolis.
Labor 2014 celebrates Connecticut election victory
"When we stick together, we win together!" exclaimed Lori Pelletier at a pre-Thanksgiving celebration dinner for Labor 2014 volunteers.
Uncommon crimes of conscience
Without other ways to redress these grievances, people undertake nonviolent civil disobedience; they break some small law rather than ignore a larger injustice.
Walmart workers sound alarm on hunger issues, announce Black Friday plans
"The fight against income inequality starts at Walmart. We are proud to stand with Walmart workers this Black Friday to speak out for fair pay and respect."
Ahead of Black Friday, Walmart workers brief Capitol Hill lawmakers
"With Walmart's low-wages and hectic schedules, too many Walmart workers are left on the edge of poverty."
On-site report from LA Walmart sit-in
History was made on Thursday, Nov. 13, when Walmart workers took part in the first sit-ins in the store's history to demand $15 an hour and full-time work.
Walmart workers begin first in-store sitdown strike in company history
"I'm sitting down on strike today to protest Walmart's illegal fear tactics and to send a message to management and the Waltons that they can't continue to silence us!"
