Philadelphia firefighters win contract after 4 years
Local 22, was awarded new contracts by arbitration three times. All three times Mayor Nutter challenged it in court. A successful mass petition drive this year to curb the mayor's power forced Nutter to back down.
Today in labor history: 1919 Boston police strike
Nothing fueled the anti-union Red Scare propagandists more than the Boston police strike of 1919.
Fight for 15 marchers rally in "right-to-work" Texas
AUSTIN, Texas - Despite temperatures pushing the century mark, striking fast-food workers and their supporters rallied for fair wages in the capital of this so-called "right-to-work" state on Aug. 29.
Fast food workers' strike is "March on Corporate America"
At yesterday's fast food workers strike, Rep. Barbara Lee told workers, " There's no way workers should have to work for minimum wage and still have to rely on food stamps, Section 8 and Medicaid."
Video: L.A. port truck drivers go on 24-hour strike
They are striking to protest harassment and intimidation by company management, all unfair labor practices.
Oakland Airport concession workers win some, and keep up the fight
Dozens of workers at Oakland Airport concessions and their supporters walked the picket line outside Oakland Airport's Terminal 2.
Today in labor history: first general strike in Canada held
The first general strike in Canadian history was held in Vancouver on this day in 1918, organized as a 1-day political protest against the killing of draft evader and labor activist Albert "Ginger" Goodwin.
Today in labor history: Anarchist attacks steel magnate
On July 23, 1892, an anarchist named Alexander Berkman decided to avenge the Homestead massacre where nine strikers were killed.
Workers strike as D.C. city council defies Walmart on wages
The actions reflect rising activism nationwide, as one-day strikes have hit not just fast food eateries and retailers, but Walmart and its oppressive unhealthy warehouses.
Today in labor history: The 1937 "Women's Day Massacre"
On June 19, 1937, police in Youngstown, Ohio, used tear gas on women and children, including at least one infant in his mother's arms, during the historic strike at Republic Steel.
