Justices tackle if states can use business licensing laws vs. undocumented workers
Can states use their own licensing laws to crack down on businesses that hire undocumented workers? The Supreme Court wrestled with that question on Dec. 9, dealing with a 2007 law from Arizona - a measure that presaged the tougher anti-Hispanic law the same state passed two years later.
New report highlights wage theft, bad working conditions
The San Francisco-based Chinese Progressive Association last month released a far-reaching report on the problems faced by restaurant workers in Chinatown.
Farmworkers fight for rights in the tobacco fields
GREENSBORO, N.C. - Nine migrant farmworkers have died in fields across the state from heat stroke, and others suffer from nicotine poisoning and exposure to deadly chemicals.
Unions join religious leaders in Arizona law protests
PHOENIX (PAI)--Unionists joined religious leaders on July 29 in mass protests against Arizona's draconian anti-immigrant law.
Domestic workers win basic labor rights
NEW YORK-After a six-year struggle, domestic workers here won a huge victory.
AFL-CIO president issues ringing call for immigrant rights
CLEVELAND - In a major policy statement, AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka said the denial of rights to millions of undocumented workers threatens all Americans.
Congress Hotel strikers join forces for immigration reform
The Congress Hotel workers enter their seventh year on strike -- the longest in American history.
Union provides hotline for Arizona travelers
If you are traveling to Arizona but worried about the state's new draconian racial profiling law, SEIU has some tips for you.
32 arrested at ICE offices, say immigration reform can't wait
CHICAGO - Saying comprehensive immigration reform could wait no longer, 32 labor, religious, and community leaders and an elected official were arrested after blocking Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices May 25.
Black trade unionists say no to Arizona hate law
DETROIT - Forty years ago the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists "woke up" the labor movement to the importance of struggles for justice and peace, and they aren't stopping yet.
