
Today in labor history: Photo engravers go on strike
During this time, 20,000 other newspaper workers represented by other unions refused to cross the photo engravers' picket lines.

Today in labor history: Workers perform "Pins and Needles" on Broadway
Nov. 27, 1937, the pro-labor musical revue, "Pins & Needles," opens on Broadway with a cast of International Ladies Garment Workers Union members.
NHL lockout is major labor struggle
This is the fourth sports lockout within the last two years. It is the third lockout and fourth labor stoppage for NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.

Video: Nationwide actions greet Walmart on Black Friday
Actions ranged from picket lines to in-store actions.

Indy stands up for Walmart workers
Nearly 40 community and union members showed up at an East Side Walmart here to show solidarity with the store's workers.

Unions focus ads on “fiscal cliff” issues
"The voters spoke loud and clear and rejected any cuts in Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security."

Las Vegas Teamsters beat Coke decertification attempt
Coca-Cola's attempt to get rid of the Teamsters and a union contract in Las Vegas fizzled out like so much bad soda.

Walmart workers strike on Black Friday
The walkout was one of dozens against the retail giant across the nation protesting Walmart's bully tactics aimed at silencing the "OUR Walmart" worker upsurge.

Oakland port and airport workers strike over unfair labor practices
The night before the strike, hundreds of port workers, union and community supporters gathered at the airport to launch the action.


