Wal-Mart workers prepare for Black Friday strike
This Black Friday, Wal-Mart associates plan to hold a series of actions at 1,000 Wal-Mart locations nationwide.
Raley’s workers back on the job after 10-day strike
After 15 months of negotiations the United Food and Commercial Workers called "highly contentious," and a ten-day strike.
Video: Steelworker leader honored in Chicago
Leo Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers union came to Chicago this week to receive a Visionary Leader Award presented to him.
ATU: Conviction of bus driver ignores real problem, driver fatigue
The November conviction of a non-union intercity bus driver on four manslaughter counts ignores the real problem drivers face.
San Jose activists celebrate minimum wage hike victory and plan next steps
San Jose activists gathered on Monday, November 12 at Sacred Heart Community Services to celebrate the victory of Measure D.
Today in labor history: “The Agitator” first published
During its run, the tabloid advocated industrial unionism, free speech, sexual freedom, and support for the Industrial Workers of the World.
European trade unions unite to oppose cuts
Workers launched an unprecedented day of coordinated action across Europe Nov. 14, in the biggest fightback yet.
See what your greed for money has done?
I know this is not the Christmas story you were hoping to read, but it is one that must be told.
If unemployment insurance extensions expire, economy will lose 400,000 jobs in 2013
If the federally funded extended unemployment insurance benefits expire at the end of 2012, the economy will lose 400,000 jobs in 2013.
Bakery Workers say Hostess lies, CEO threatens closure
Faced with a threat by Hostess' CEO to close the bankrupt company and liquidate it, the Bakery Workers are denouncing his "lies" and hanging tough.
