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: 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.
Union leaders and allies arrested at Capitol immigration protest
More than 40 immigrant rights, labor, faith, and other leaders were arrested today on Capitol Hill protesting against unjust immigration policies.
Union volunteers dig up a Minnesota graveyard
A mile or so beyond the pavement down a gravel road, the historic Kriedler Cemetery lay nestled in between farm fields and showed the wear of time.
Danny Glover blasts worker intimidation at Nissan
Nissan is in the news and again it's for the wrong reasons.
Today in labor history: Daniel Defoe pilloried for defending dissent
Legend has it that Defoe's poem struck such a chord with the public that they threw flowers and drank to his health.
Palermo’s agrees to reinstate eight fired workers
The company also has agreed to post a notice informing workers of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act and to hold a union election.
Fast-food workers super-size protests in Missouri and elsewhere
"We deserve more, we deserve $15 and a union; we work hard and we deserve more money."
Port hazmat workers: we need medical benefits!
Imagine cleaning chemicals without having the proper suit that protects you from them.
For striking Laborers at Cretex, preserving pensions is key
"I've never stood up for anything in my life, but this is too much to give up."
