Head of L.A. Federation of Labor thrilled with $15 wage victory
It's a great day for working Angelenos, as the LA city countil has voted to raise the minimum wage, in steps, to $15 an hour.
Protesters serve notice to McDonald’s shareholders: $15 and union
The demonstrators had a single-minded determination to send a message to McDonald's on the eve of its stockholders meeting.
Los Angeles raising minimum wage to $15 by 2020
"Our city has taken a much-needed, significant step toward lifting hundreds of thousands of people out of poverty."
Call goes out for boycott of Driscoll
A work stoppage began March 17 in the San Quintín Valley, in Baja California, as workers called for a minimum daily wage of 300 pesos, about $20.
Postal Workers, customers to hold nationwide protests May 14
APWU members will rally in over 85 cities for improved postal services and to protect good, living-wage jobs.
Senate sidetracks fast-track for TPP - for now
Union leaders hailed the Senate vote, which forces senators to postpone the debate on fast-track until after the Memorial Day recess.
New rules could add millions of workers to overtime pay eligibility
The Labor Department is readying proposed rules to greatly expand who can get overtime pay.
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.
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.
