Lack of OSHA inspectors, plus corporate greed: a recipe for worker abuse
This week a new report from Oxfam showed the ugliness of corporate greed in America's food processing plants.
Uber would owe drivers $730 million if considered employees
Lawsuits filed by Uber drivers in California and Massachusetts expose the old ugly truth about profiteering in the new "gig" or "sharing" economy.
Verizon worker explains why she strikes in open letter to CEO
A rank-and-file Verizon worker penned an open letter to the company's CEO, telling him why he forced her to walk the picket line.
TPP, presidential politics the talk at Steelworkers legislative conference
Lobbying against the looming Trans-Pacific Partnership "free trade pact" was a hot topic there.
West Virginia to test Democratic Party support among workers
If the turnout is good, it will indicate that workers will stick with the Democrats in the general election, and if not, it could mean that those West Virginians will support Trump.
Verizon strike attracts support in Southern California
The largest such labor action in the U.S. in many years, the strike by Verizon workers taking on corporate greed is now in its fourth week.
High court upholds Seattle’s $15 minimum wage ordinance
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed a judicial win - even if only in one big city - to the "Fight for 15 and a union" movement.
Striking Verizon workers introduce virtual picket line
The 39,000 striking Verizon workers are introducing a new facet to the worker-boss struggle.
May Day, West Coast style
Two large May Day marches converged upon downtown Los Angeles; the flow of marchers and supporters continued for miles.
Faculty union at Univ. of Illinois ends strike; contract vote May 5
For many of the non-tenured faculty, the long fought battle has finally proven to be victorious.
