Teamsters confront Bill Gates over sanitation firm’s actions
"It's outrageous that Bill Gates says he supports public health programs, and yet he's the primary owner of a company that locks out its workers."
Domestic workers, invisible no more
Until recently, the situation of domestic workers - nannies, caregivers, housecleaners, etc. - has largely stayed below the radar.
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.
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.
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.
