Labor launching America’s Second Bill of Rights
After years of defending itself against wave after wave of attacks, the labor movement seems to be mounting a full scale counter-offensive this summer.
AT&T workers strike to protest unfair labor practices
The workers have been in contract negotiations since February, and are working under a contract that expired in April.
Caterpillar strikers carry on David vs. Goliath battle
The company forced a strike with a draconian contract offer that would slash wages, increase health care costs and demolish pensions. Workers rejected the offer by a vote of 504-116.
CWA workers fighting for a fair contract with AT&T
AT&T "is manufacturing a crisis that doesn't exist" so it can squeeze us while making billions in profits every quarter. "They're trying to take away our benefits, slash our health care, trying to underfund our pensions."
Jobless rate virtually unchanged in July
At July's rate, it would take more than eight years to get back to full employment.
Today in labor history: Remembering Florence Reece
Reece will be forever known for the song, "Which Side Are You On?" written in 1931 during the "Harlan County War" strike in which her husband, Sam Reece, was an organizer.
Supporters rally for striking Houston janitors in 17 cities
Support for striking Houston janitors mushroomed all over the country yesterday.
Court kills, for now, NLRB attempt to speed union elections
A federal district judge in D.C. has turned down the request to reconsider and reverse his prior ruling.
Houston church, NAACP support striking janitors
Ada Edwards, a former Houston city councilor, spoke along with the pastor at St. John's Methodist Church. When you win, we all win, she told the hundreds of workers at the rally.
Governor helps force Con Ed into an agreement
Con Ed was forced back to the bargaining table to reach a tentative new contract with Utility Workers Local 1-2, which represents the electric firm's 8,500 workers.
