Wal-Mart workers prepare for Black Friday strike
This Black Friday, Wal-Mart associates plan to hold a series of actions at 1,000 Wal-Mart locations nationwide.
San Jose activists celebrate minimum wage hike victory and plan next steps
San Jose activists gathered on Monday, November 12 at Sacred Heart Community Services to celebrate the victory of Measure D.
Today in labor history: “The Agitator” first published
During its run, the tabloid advocated industrial unionism, free speech, sexual freedom, and support for the Industrial Workers of the World.
European trade unions unite to oppose cuts
Workers launched an unprecedented day of coordinated action across Europe Nov. 14, in the biggest fightback yet.
See what your greed for money has done?
I know this is not the Christmas story you were hoping to read, but it is one that must be told.
Hostess tries to break strike by shutting 3 bakeries
Hostess Brands Inc., in an attempt to break a strike by its bakers, has announced what it calls the permanent closure of three of its bakeries.
California warehouse workers announce second strike
Warehouse workers vowed to walk off the job this week if retaliation at a Walmart-contracted warehouse does not end.
Supermarket workers forced to strike
"We're not fighting for any extra - just to keep what we have."
Unions say the vote reflected a changing America
Union members scored a big victory Nov. 6 by re-electing president Obama. Equally big for them, however, was the success of pro-worker Democrats.
Labor wins key ballot initiatives
Referendums in various states can be useful measures of public attitudes on important issues.
