Fast food workers protest low wages, movement catches fire
Low-wage workers with the help of community groups and labor unions are sending a message to the fast food industry.
Jubilant Steelworkers defeat lockout and win gains
A weeklong company lockout at Milbank Manufacturing, a Kansas City, Mo., electrical parts producer, ended when Steelworkers ratified a new contract.
Ohio city OKs raise for manager, city workers get shafted
The City Council passed a resolution calling on the state to take action against public workers' contracts "so local governments can control their own finances."
Danny Glover speaks out for Nissan workers in Mississippi
Workers at the Nissan Plant in Mississippi are still fighting for the same rights Nissan workers in Japan have received for many years.
Mo. janitors fight poverty wages
The janitors wore giant back and white photos draped around their chests and back as they marched and chanted "What's disgusting? Union busting! What's outrageous? Poverty wages!"
Farmworkers, allies demand Publix sign agreement with Immokalee workers
More than a dozen actions were planned at Publix stores mostly in Florida, along with actions around the country.
Raley’s workers back on the job after 10-day strike
After 15 months of negotiations the United Food and Commercial Workers called "highly contentious," and a ten-day strike.
Bakery Workers say Hostess lies, CEO threatens closure
Faced with a threat by Hostess' CEO to close the bankrupt company and liquidate it, the Bakery Workers are denouncing his "lies" and hanging tough.
Union leaders map post-election plans
Fresh off of a consequential U.S. election, union leaders started planning future legislative priorities for the labor movement.
