Labor, with unlikely allies, tackles exploitation of high-tech workers
Labor is part of a campaign against the exploitation of foreign workers here on high-tech work visas.
“Next Up” young workers to map strategy in Chicago
Over 1,000 young union members, students, and community activists will meet to map out strategies.
Trumka to Senators: Immigration reform must include pathway to citizenship
"For far too long, our rigged immigration system has allowed employers to drive down wages and working conditions in our country."
Today in labor history: Celebrating the Irish-born Mother Jones
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we offer a shoutout to Mary Harris "Mother" Jones (1837-1930).
Workers getting burned by McDonald's greed
"The Food Service Industry experiences the highest number of burns of any employment sector, about 12,000 each year."
Today in women’s and labor history: Teachers unite in NYC
The United Federation of Teachers was formed to represent New York City public school teachers on March 16, 1960.
Nurse details how hospital manipulated election to beat union
"The union lost. The company was able to manipulate the election procedure to delay the election date."
USW reaches tentative deal with oil industry
The Steelworkers have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract with Shell as a pattern agreement for the rest of the industry.
Parade of presidential hopefuls make pitches to fire fighters
A parade of nine presidential hopefuls made their cases before more than 1,000 Fire Fighters.
On anniversary of BP blast, judge speaks out for strikers
The former judge who heard the 4,016 cases in the explosion's aftermath is speaking out for the strikers.
