Letter Carriers jump into electoral arena for pro-post office candidates
The Letter Carriers took the unusual step of singling out for support only lawmakers who are strong supporters of postal union members.
Michigan autoworkers gear up for Nov. 4 elections
The union expects that anger over Republican anti-union legislation will help drive large numbers of people to the polls.
Today in labor history: Montgomery teenager refused to yield bus seat
On this day in 1955, African-American Mary Louise Smith refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus in Montgomery Alabama.
Auto mechanics won’t be bulldozed off the picket line
Auto mechanics of AMU Local 701 have been on strike at Al Piemonte Chevrolet for a fair contract for over three months.
Walker says minimum wage serves no purpose
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) doesn't believe the minimum wage "serves a purpose."
Organizers in Colombia’s flower industry: These roses have thorns!
For workers in Colombia, providing bouquets for vases has meant increasing hours with falling pay, growing health problems, and human rights violations.
Today in Labor History: Clayton Antitrust Act signed
The Act established that unions are not conspiracies under the law and freed them to legally strike, picket and boycott employers.
Working Families Party rallies to turnout Row D vote
The event highlighted that a big turnout on Row D, the WFP line, will be decisive in ensuring that Cuomo, the IDC and other elected officials remain good to their word.
Today in labor history: Martin Luther King Jr. awarded Nobel Peace Prize
On Oct. 14, 1964, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was named winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
People's World wins three labor media awards
"Our newsroom/editorial office erupted with cheers; it felt like winning a Pulitzer, but without the champagne."
