Caterpillar strikers hold line on wages – a fight for all

Poverty is increasing in America. One factor is the prevalence of low-wage jobs. Some call it the Wal-Martization of America. Still, to others, it's class war.

Today in labor history: air conditioning patented by black inventor

Today in labor and peoples history: Custer's Last Stand

Labor and peoples history: Goodman, Chaney, Schwerner murdered in Mississippi

14th Amendment passed: Oscar Dunn inaugurated Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana

Native Americans left out of economic recovery, as always

For urban Native Americans, the jobless rate averages around 48 percent. In general, Indian Country is in a permanent depression even when the national economy is on the upswing.

Landmark desegregation decisons made by U.S. Supreme Court

Women's sufferage amendment sent to states

Obama advances new civil rights revolution

President Barack Obama: "I think same-sex couples should be able to get married."

Justice for black farmers has May 11 deadline

The 180-day period for monetary claims by Black farmers against the USDA expires this week.