Today in labor history: Joe Hill ain’t never died
On this day, one hundred years ago, the legendary working-class troubadour Joe Hill was executed by a firing squad.
Trumka kicks off anti-TPP drive at town hall meeting in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is the site of the first presidential primary next year, and the TPP has already become an issue on the campaign trail.
Fight for $15 comes to Palm Coast, Florida
In one of Florida's newer retiree communities, activists rallied in support of the national day of action for Fight for $15.
Fast food workers wage biggest-ever strike Nov. 10
Fast-food workers will wage their biggest-ever strike Tuesday - one year from Election Day - with walkouts hitting a record 270 cities from Detroit to Denver.
After first look at full TPP text, union leaders give pact thumbs down
Union leaders gave the 12-nation treaty an initial thumbs down as being too pro-corporate and not guaranteeing workers' rights.
Fifty professors arrested at City University of New York protest
"The future of our students' education is at stake. Our action today is part of a long struggle for racial and educational justice."
Rallies for $15 minimum wage to be held nationwide November 10
Polls show that Americans support raising the minimum wage - in recent years 14 states have done so.
Liz Yates, 90, helped organize Seattle teachers
Elizabeth Yates who helped unionize her fellow Seattle school teachers and remained a lifelong progressive activist.
