On minimum wage, it's peanut butter OR jelly
Minnesota is one of several states that aren't waiting for the dysfunctional U.S. Congress to raise the federal minimum wage, now $7.25 hourly.
Fast food wages equal “junk food money”
"Seven dollars and forty cents is junk food money - you have to fight for what is right."
Ohio Republicans back off on “right-to-work” after big protests
On May 1 (May Day), right-wing Republicans introduced in the state legislature three versions of anti-labor "right-to work" legislation.
Job-related deaths average 150 per day, report says
In 1970, Congress enacted the Occupational Safety and Health Act, promising workers in this country the right to a safe job. Since that time, workplace safety has improved.
Obama budget seeks more funding for job retraining
But, in a tight budget environment for domestic programs and with House Republicans' hostility towards workers, there appear to be long odds against the success of his plan.
An open letter to the coal companies
Positions of authority, millions of dollars of personal wealth, slick public relations consultants, $1,000 per hour lawyers, privilege, and power cannot conceal the true purpose of this bankruptcy.
Unions push plan for green infrastructure jobs
Just how old and how badly in need of upgrading is the U.S. power grid?
One of the nation's longest lockouts comes to an end
Union workers at American Crystal Sugar plants in Minnesota, North Dakota and Iowa expect to return to work soon now that they approved a contract last Saturday.
Battle over food aid, livelihoods, and jobs
The president's 2014 budget proposal modifies the Food for Peace program by eliminating purchases of food from U.S. producers and moving to local/regional purchasing.
Dems to push job creation package
House Democrats will roll out a new package of "Make It In America" manufacturing-centered jobs creation bills, one of their top leaders announced on April 9.
