Utility workers say job-killing FirstEnergy could cause another big blackout
The corporation that caused the blackout of 2003, FirstEnergy, is about to shut two power plants in western Pennsylvania, destroying hundreds of jobs and putting the region's power grid at risk, according to the Utility Workers of America.
Thousands shut down Chicago streets at ALEC meeting
The demonstrators say ALEC is hurting just about everyone in America who is not part of the top one percent.
Mobilizing in August is key for immigrant rights
The first priority is to pressure Republicans to support legalization of the 11 million undocumented immigrants.
Unemployment dips, but new jobs likely pay low wages
The U.S. unemployment rate in July was 7.4 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, down 0.1 percent from the month before. A separate survey reported businesses claimed to create a net of 162,000 new jobs last month.
Inmates & advocates press for changes as prison hunger strike continues
A hunger strike by California prison inmates protesting prolonged solitary confinement is now well into its third week.
The root causes of undocumented immigration
The right has portrayed undocumented immigration as an "invasion" of revolutionaries and criminals, orchestrated by the Mexican government; this is nonsense.
Residents say poverty wages will not resurrect Detroit
Only blocks from city hall, a Friday afternoon picket line at the Crowne Plaza Hotel symbolizes the fight taking place in this city.
D.C. fast food workers strike, wage complaints reach White House
WASHINGTON - Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., has taken the plight of the nation's low-paid fast food workers - specifically those who toil in eateries in federal buildings - straight to the top of the nation's political pyramid - President Obama himself.
Walmart sues activist for standing up for exploited workers
The world's largest and most oppressive corporation in the world, Walmart has sued a retired union activist for standing up for the victims of Walmart, some of the most oppressed workers in the world.
Senate rules compromise avoids "nuclear" option
This comes after years of pressure by labor, financial reform, environmental and other progressive groups to allow up-or-down votes on executive nominees so the peoples business can finally get done.
