First Energy: Locks out workers, blacks out customers
It was just after sunrise only three days before Thanksgiving, that security guards clamped locks on the gates at FirstEnergy in central Pennsylvania, barring 150 workers from their jobs.
Teamsters at UPS Freight voting on new pact
Teamsters leaders hope the second time will be the charm as 13,000 members who work for UPS Freight cast ballots on Jan. 11-12 on a new five-year contract.
Tell Congress to extend unemployment benefits now!
In addition to the 1.3 million who will be immediately cut off, an additional 3.6 million people will lose benefits in the coming year unless Congress acts.
Today in labor history: UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favorable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment.
Workers plan nationwide strikes against "bully" Walmart
"Walmart is just a bully, and people across the country are starting to see the real Walmart, that's why I continue to stand up, because the time for change is now."
Young workers may pay zero premiums under Obamacare
The no premium plans were designed to encourage young and healthy people to enter (some) exchanges easily, enroll, and not worry about paying a penalty.
If federal jobless benefits end, nation loses 131,000 jobs
If federally funded extended unemployment insurance benefits expire as scheduled at the end of 2013, the economy will lose 310,000 jobs in 2014.
Ohio unionists want a march to protect Social Security
"Retirees are sick and tired of being scapegoats for these politicians in Washington. Social Security recipients and pensioners have already been hit hard."
Today in labor history: California landmark Paid Family Leave
On September 23, 2002, Democratic California Gov. Gray Davis signed legislation making the state the first to offer workers paid family leave.
Port hazmat workers: we need medical benefits!
Imagine cleaning chemicals without having the proper suit that protects you from them.
