For potato farmers, "organic" means hard labor
The organic food industry especially should hold itself to high standards for labor practices.
In terms of minimum wage, California city races to the top
Emeryville, Calif. is putting its minimum wage on track to become the highest in the nation.
With future at stake, postal workers fighting for everyone
The American Postal Workers Union's contract expires May 20. The outcome of this will impact every community in America.
Teacher Appreciation Week in Chicago: a cut in pay?
Teacher Appreciation Week had barely begun when news broke that teachers had to take a seven percent pay cut.
Workers flying high after major organizing wins
Workers across the country have stood up in the past month to fight for better wages and working conditions.
Port drivers out on strike, demand companies follow law
Drivers gathered before sunrise, carrying signs and wearing reflective safety vests as they began picketing company trucks.
New AFL-CIO report shows weaknesses in safety, health enforcement
Low fines and lack of jail terms for heads of firms that disobey or disregard safety provide little incentive for companies to obey the law.
May Day solidarity marches bring thousands to LA streets
Marchs were held all over LA in support of worker rights, immigration reform, lives matter, police transparency, economic rights, and civil rights.
May Day 2015: an international affair
On May 1, 2015 in Chicago, the community gathered around the memorial for the Haymarket Martyrs.
LA, Long Beach port drivers forced to strike again
The drivers demand that trucking firms recognize them as employees and bargain with them if they select the Teamsters.
