Experts: “New” economy is just another way to suppress workers’ rights
"New" economy workers can only be protected by policies that protect all workers, like ones that define the difference between an employee and an independent contractor.
Labor launches new measures to wipe out unequal pay for women
The labor federation is launching measures to wipe out pay inequality based on gender, and to guarantee that all workers have paid family and sick leave and fair scheduling.
Nurses, at New Orleans gathering, reaffirm backing for Sanders
"I am incredibly proud that there is finally a candidate speaking to the values I've held my whole life," said one worker.
Yale graduate student teachers rally for union election
Yale graduate student teachers and research assistants got a big boost in their decades-long quest for union rights.
Project launched to put raising minimum wage on state ballots
The Fairness Project was launched today to help raise the minimum wage through ballot initiatives in states, cities, and counties across the nation.
Survey results reveal working women’s health info needs
Working women most want information on diet and nutrition, fitness and exercise, and issues around aging.
In most states, even $15 an hour is not enough
Workers nationwide have been campaigning for a $15 hourly "living wage," but a new think tank report says that in most states, $15 is not enough.
Maryland elected officials decry Safeway supermarket’s corporate greed
"We built a union, the company's moving out to get rid of it. It's an example of the redistribution of wealth from workers to the corporate class."
Graduate students at private universities rally for union rights
The students say they plan to continue to rally and build coalition until their status as skilled laborers is recognized.
Labor questionnaires show Dem hopefuls agree on many major issues
Clinton and Sanders largely agree on issues ranging from labor law reform to rebuilding infrastructure to changing education law.
