Workers bashed in Pennsylvania
In one of the most extreme cases of worker bashing to balance a budget, the mayor unilaterally cut the wages of city workers to the $7.25 hourly federal minimum.
Union-friendly investor defends pension plans
The point of all the initiatives is the same: Finding areas that can make money for investing unions and investing union pension plans - and put union members to work.
Transit workers: Settlement will strengthen Columbus
Columbus bus drivers and maintenance workers accepted a new contract, ending a two-day strike against the Central Ohio Transit Authority.
Today in labor history: Rally in support of Charleston Five
On this day in history in 2001, 5,000 demonstrators rallied in support of the Charleston Five.
Airport workers picket for right to organize
Workers at several Oakland Airport concessions and their supporters held an informational picket outside the terminal July 6.
Locked out Con Ed workers demand fair contract
Negotiations resumed July 5 between Con Edison, the electricity and steam provider for this city and elsewhere, and its workers.
Today in labor history: Luddites rebel against substandard work conditions
Today in labor history, the Luddites (19th century textile workers) attacked the Heathcoat and Boden's Mill, responding to substandard workplace conditions.
Congress Hotel strikers on 9th anniversary: “We’re not going anyplace”
"We're not going anyplace, we're still here and we're going to be loud and proud at our protests!"
At DoubleTree, workers fight for "better Florida"
Over 500 Unite Here members, brothers and sisters from other unions, and community allies rallied June 13 outside Orlando's only union hotel.
Youth march for jobs and to end violence
A spirited march of 150 youth and adult supporters stopped downtown traffic to honks of support on Saturday.
