Bitter chocolate: Hershey’s candy closes a plant
Where were your Hershey's kisses made?Chances are, the answer is Mexico, not Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Ergonomics not on the list of five new safety rules
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will roll out five new rules this year designed to protect workers on the job - but a rule to curb ergonomic injuries will not be one of them.
Labor board calls for new election at Berkeley Bowl
A long-simmering labor struggle at the popular Berkeley Bowl Marketplace supermarket has taken a new turn with the National Labor Relations Board's year-end announcement that it has ordered a rerun of a June 2010 election to decertify United Food and Commercial Workers Local 5.
UAW plans new organizing drive with help from its friends
The United Auto Workers is launching a new drive to organize foreign-owned auto plants in the U.S., with the determined help of civil rights and other organizations.
Obama administration plans to push organizing rights
Private employers will be required to post large signs informing workers about their right to form unions under a new rule the Obama administration plans to institute by executive order.
Defend unions at those holiday parties!
A few quick and easy responses you can use when your friends or relatives come out with anti-union comments at holiday get-togethers.
Where are the jobs? Angry workers put Pulte CEO on the run
TROY, Mich. - PulteGroup CEO Richard Dugas ran for cover when he heard labor and community folks were going to show up at his fancy luncheon - but 300 came anyway, demanding jobs.
Locked out workers give traditional posada new twist
Re-enacting the Biblical story of Mary and Joseph was apt, because like the religious heroes, 57 janitors, cooks and other support workers have been locked out.
Unions differ on Korea trade pact
DETROIT - The United Auto Workers support for the U.S. Korea Free Trade Agreement has received a lot of "ink" in recent days as other unions have criticized the deal.
Demonstrators to Rite Aid: Respect workers, respect communities
Hundreds rallied in some 45 cities Dec. 15 in a national Day of Action to protest efforts by Rite Aid to slash health coverage for its low-paid clerical and warehouse employees.
