OSHA to take first steps this fall towards potential rule to curb workplace violence
The request for a new rule came from National Nurses United; RNs have been prime victims of workplace violence.
Media unions “heartsick” over journalists murdered doing their job
"Work-related shootings are not uncommon; we in the media sector are gravely concerned about this issue and committed to helping build safe workplaces."
Trumka says Colombia example exposes problems with trade deals
"Investors and companies have received benefits," Trumka said, "while workers have not, this has to change."
Today in labor history: The murder of Frank Little
August 1, 1917: After organizing a strike against the Anaconda Copper Company, Frank Little was dragged by six masked men from his Butte, Mont., hotel room and hung from a railroad trestle.
Today in labor history: James Meredith shot
On this day in 1966, civil rights activist James Meredith was shot while leading the March Against Fear from Memphis to Jackson.
