Walmart warehouse workers win strike, full back pay
In what is being described as a historic victory, 38 workers at Walmart's largest distribution center in North America ended their 21-day strike and have returned to work.
Opponents of outsourcing arrested at Bain plant for blocking trucks
Three supporters of outsourced workers were arrested this morning for blocking equipment removal at the Bain-owned Sensata Technologies plant.
After death, new Missouri law protects utility workers
A new utility workers protection law passed in Missouri could become a model for other such legislation nationally.
Today in labor history: 1871 Great Fire ravages Chicago
It burned for three days, killing 200-300 people, destroying 17,450 buildings, leaving 100,000 homeless and causing damages worth an estimated $200 million in 1871 dollars.
Firing of unionists sparks protest at public TV station
A mass firing at WHUT, the station at Washington's Howard University, sparked a mass protest at the school's opening convocation.
Jobless rate drops to 7.8% in September
The unemployment rate declined from 8.1% in August to 7.8% in September, with 114,000 jobs added last month, according to figures released this morning.
Walmart associates launch first ever strike
Walmart store associates from a dozen stores in the Los Angeles area here took a historic action yesterday by holding a one-day strike.
Nurses blast Romney, back Obama
National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, has endorsed President Obama and Vice President Biden for re-election.
Management locks out unionized musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra
Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra said they have "our deepest regret" for "our loyal audience members," after management cancelled all concerts.
“Master of lies” Romney doesn’t fool workers at Bainport
Workers whose jobs are being outsourced by Bain Capital closely watched the presidential debate last night from a campsite called Bainport.
