Today in labor history: Freedom Riders attacked in Alabama
On May 14, 1961, Freedom Riders were brutally attacked by violent, well-armed and organized mobs of Klansmen and other terrorists in Anniston and Birmingham, Ala., with the support of local law enforcement and politicians.
AFL-CIO: Penalize Bangladesh until it protects workers
The AFL-CIO is demanding the U.S. government yank trade preferences from Bangladesh until that South Asian nation really shows a commitment to protecting its workers.
Today in labor history: May 13 a busy day !
On May 13, over the years, mine workers unionize, dock workers strike, auto workers face give-backs, cab drivers go out.
Fast food wages equal “junk food money”
"Seven dollars and forty cents is junk food money - you have to fight for what is right."
Appeals court tosses NLRB’s workers rights poster rule
This was yet another victory for big business handed down by GOP-named judges.
Analysts say bill would extend labor law protection to immigrants
A close reading of the draft comprehensive immigration reform bill discloses provisions to bring undocumented workers under labor law coverage.
Administration brings GOP attacks on NLRB to Supreme Court
The NLRB and the Justice Department formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of whether the courts can legally strip federal agencies of their power to do anything.
Today in labor history: Labor of thousands completes first transcontinental railroad
Thanks to an army of thousands of Chinese and Irish immigrants, who laid 2,000 miles of track, the nation's first transcontinental railway line was finished.
Ohio Republicans back off on “right-to-work” after big protests
On May 1 (May Day), right-wing Republicans introduced in the state legislature three versions of anti-labor "right-to work" legislation.
On anniversary of free trade deal, Colombian workers face turning point
After decades of displacement, war and poverty, workers in Colombia face the possibility of a better life.
