Today in labor history: Earl Lloyd became the first black player in NBA
Born in Virginia, Lloyd attended West Virginia state. He was selected in the 9th round NBA draft.
Obama’s NLRB nominee confirmed, but others could face roadblocks
Today's action by the U.S. Senate confirming Richard Griffin as NLRB general counsel is the final piece needed to ensure a fully functioning National Labor Relations Board.
Pope Francis, the Bishop of Bling, CEOs, and Leo Gerard
American CEOs and boards of directors should take note of Pope Francis' recent suspension of the "Bishop of Bling."
Today in labor history: Underground Railroad leader Levi Coffin born
He strongly advocated for aid to the freed slaves to enable them to take their full place in American society.
Senate to vote Oct. 28 on Griffin for top NLRB enforcement job
The Senate is scheduled to vote late on Oct. 28 on Obama's nomination of Richard Griffin to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board.
Higher state minimum wage campaign gains steam in Minnesota
The drive to enact a higher state minimum wage in Minnesota has gained steam.
Report: 70 million born between 1980 and 2000 in big trouble
Millennials are facing double-digit unemployment rates, low wages, mounting college costs, and crippling student-loan debt.
Today in labor History: First Medicine Lodge Treaty signed
The Medicine Lodge Treaty is the overall name for three treaties signed between the United States government and southern Plains Indian tribes in October 1867.
Supreme Court moves to aid union busters again
The justices will hear a case about whether union-represented home health care workers must pay for the union's services.
