The ugly racial history of “right to work”
The victory for "right-to-work" (for less) legislation in Michigan has spurred talk of expanding efforts to pass similar laws to weaken unions in other states.
Attention Walmart: good jobs in - guns out
A wide cross section of the faith, labor, and social justice community protested Walmart's attempt to build a store near the Detroit border.
Labor and allies honor King and defend workers
Many consider Philadelphia "ground zero" in the fight to save and improve public education and public services.
Today in Labor History: Court rules workers can be imprisoned without charge
The court ruled that U.S. citizens could be imprisoned without probable cause and denied their right to habeas corpus during a time of "insurrection."
Some see “right to work” fight coming to Ohio
Referendum petitions continue to circulate in Ohio in an effort to put a so-called right-to-work initiative on the state ballot.
Restaurant workers rising up for justice
When Romualdo Cardoso started working in restaurants 15 years ago he had the American Dream.
New York mayor’s disregard for kids forces strike
Bloomberg's threat to kids' safety while riding school buses forced some 8,000 drivers, mechanics and school bus matrons to strike.
Labor launches annual King observance tonight
The labor movement is celebrating its ties to the civil rights movement here this weekend as the AFL-CIO gathers to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today in labor history: Lucy Parsons leads march in Chicago
Parsons was described by the Chicago Police Department as "more dangerous than a thousand rioters."
Teamsters win union contract for West Coast port drivers
The Teamsters, after a long organizing campaign and extended bargaining, have won and ratified a first contract for a notable group of West Coast workers.
