Immigration reform advocates say more protection needed for guest workers
Advocates for workers' rights are ramping up pressure to include stronger provisions to protect guest workers from abuse in any new immigration reform legislation.
Unions descend on Capitol Hill for big immigration push
WASHINGTON (PAI) - Backed by strong statements from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and Service Employees President Mary Kay Henry, dozens of local union leaders from around the nation descended on Capitol Hill starting on June 12 for a big push for comprehensive immigration reform.
Attention Walmart: Part time at $7.40 equals poverty
DEARBORN, Mich. - Three weeks ago, 400 fast food workers across Metro Detroit shocked their employers by walking off the job demanding a living wage of $15.00 an hour.
Actions backing Walmart strikers spread coast to coast
CHICAGO - A protest outside the West Loop Walmart store here was only one of countless demonstrations that broke out today across the country in support of striking workers at the world's biggest retail giant.
Today in labor history: Paterson silk strikers take to stage
Today in labor history, silk workers held a one-time performance of Paterson Strike Pageant at Madison Square Garden in 1913.
California labor moves to halt Walmart abuse
California labor and social justice groups are throwing down the gauntlet to Walmart during a two-week statewide tour to protest the giant retailer's abuse of taxpayers and workers alike.
Appeals court tosses NLRB’s workers rights poster rule
This was yet another victory for big business handed down by GOP-named judges.
Taken for a ride: temp agencies and ‘raiteros’ in immigrant Chicago
Temp agencies and their corporate giant clients continue to profit off of low-wage, immigrant workers as this investigative report from ProPublica shows.
Oakland Airport concession workers keep up fight
OAKLAND, Calif. - Workers who make sure travelers eat well and enjoy their transit through Oakland International Airport are continuing their long struggle for good working conditions and labor rights.
Postal workers, customers save Saturday mail – for now
The United States Postal Service said Wednesday that it would delay its plan to cease delivery of first-class mail on Saturdays.
