Today in labor history: Rosa Parks takes a stand by sitting down
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, 42 years old, was arrested in Montgomery, Ala., for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus.
AT&T denies sick time pay to older Minnesota employees
The outrage over this brought a large crowd, led by more than 50 members of the CWA, to a mass protest outside the corporation's tower in downtown Minneapolis.
Labor 2014 celebrates Connecticut election victory
"When we stick together, we win together!" exclaimed Lori Pelletier at a pre-Thanksgiving celebration dinner for Labor 2014 volunteers.
Walmart workers start to walk off job nationwide
"From Ferguson to Bentonville and across the country, black youth, Walmart workers, and allies are self-organizing to fight back."
Immokalee workers offer powerful “Tale of Two Thanksgivings”
Love is a powerful emotion. It's love that drives the Campaign for Fair Food. And so we will never tire of asking Publix to come to the table.
Uncommon crimes of conscience
Without other ways to redress these grievances, people undertake nonviolent civil disobedience; they break some small law rather than ignore a larger injustice.
Economists weigh in as Walmart Black Friday protests approach
As the largest Black Friday strikes and protests scheduled for Nov. 28 rapidly approach, the growing calls for change at Walmart continue.
Today in labor history: American Federation of Labor gets new president
On Nov. 25, 1952, and following the death four days prior of William Green, George Meany became the new president of the AFL.
Los Angeles-Long Beach port truckers again forced to strike
Short-haul truckers at the nation's largest port again had to strike over terrible working conditions and employer exploitation.
NLRB nominee McFerran pledges judicial attitude; panel to vote after Thanksgiving
Lauren McFerran, President Obama's nominee to an NLRB seat, pledged she'll bring a judicial attitude to the five-member panel.
