Today in labor history: Harvey Milk elected to office
On this day in 1977 Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He was the first openly gay person elected to public office in California.
Wisconsin’s Walker worries as workers organize
In U.S. elections, incumbent governors have an 80 percent chance of being re-elected. So why is Scott Walker having such a difficult time convincing voters to give him a second term?
Labor making intensive final push for Election Day, Nov. 4
Backed by radio ads from the AFL-CIO and several top unions, workers and their allies mounted a final intensive political push in the week before the Nov. 4 election.
Today in labor history: Nat Turner captured
On this day in 1831, Nat Turner, leader of one of the largest slave revolts in U.S. history was captured.
Today in labor history: International Labour Organization conference in D.C.
The ILO was established on the premise that universal, lasting peace could be established only if based on social justice
AFL-CIO rallies Georgia voters for Nov. 4
The AFL-CIO's determination to advance the struggle in southern red electoral states came alive Sunday, Oct. 26, with a Get Out the Vote rally.
Labor aims to unseat McConnell, block GOP power grab
"There is no better fighter for America's middle class, for America's working people than Alison Lundergan Grimes," Warren told the crowd of IBEW union members.
Labor says vote for hopes not fears in Connecticut
"Connecticut needs a governor who walks picket lines, not a governor who busts unions and destroys communities."
Today in labor history: Birth of poet Dylan Thomas
Some of Thomas's poems have entered the canon of poetry in the English language. His "Do not go gentle into that good night" has become almost a popular saying.
Labor Secretary boosts unions, praises new models of organizing
For Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, unions are responsible for creating and sustaining the middle class, and represent what's right with the U.S.
