Today in labor history: Jewish labor leaders stamps issued
The progressive secular Jewish Currents magazine issued the stamps: Notable among them are four women and a range of ideological orientations
Walmart forces workers to pay for new uniforms
"Every few months you guys dream up something new to torture the associates with."
Fast food workers on West Coast were part of national strikes
Supporters thanked those arrested for their commitment as they boarded the police wagon, recognizing that their wage increase would be a boost to all workers.
Letter Carriers honor heroes for foiling child molester
All the honorees are examples of "courage, compassion and dedication or all three," said Letter Carriers President Fredric Rolando.
Trumka on 9-11: Honor the victims but help those still suffering
Now more than 30,000 responders are sick and many have died from respiratory diseases and other health problems.
State high courts tackle workers’ issues
What workers win at the bargaining table can be and often is yanked away by men and women in black robes - or sometimes it can be restored by them, too.
Wages: How low can you go?
Whenever the subject of raising hourly pay to a livable level comes up in Los Angeles, you can expect two stalwart foes: The Chamber of Commerce and the Central City Association.
Savoring burgers and labor victories
Of course, these victories did not happen just because a bunch of religious folks showed up to press an issue of justice, but because everyone worked together.
Fast food workers rally in Times Square
The message of the demonstrators was that they are prepared to do whatever it takes to win respect and a living wage, $15 and a union.
Detroit fast food workers arrested during strike for wages and union
As they were taken away hundreds of supporters chanted "We want $15 and we want it now."
