After Michigan setback, unions to fight back
Yesterday, Michigan's Republican Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law a bill designed to cripple organized labor in this state.
30,000 protest "right to work" for less in Michigan
The 58 Republicans who rammed through a 'right to work' for less bill were dwarfed by the 30,000 who descended today on the State Capitol to protest their assault on union rights.
Labor Department: much more to be done on job safety
The Labor Department's Inspector General is still finding holes in enforcement programs of the Mine Safety and Health Administration and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
“Fiscal cliff” actions urge Congress to tax rich, no cuts
The pressure for unionists to weigh in rose as the ruling House Republicans refused to budge from their stand for protecting the Bush tax cuts for the rich.
Uproar, protests, as Michigan house passes right-to-work law
Amid protests, arrests, a lockout from the state capitol building and a Democratic walkout, the GOP-run Michigan House passed a so-called "right to work" law on Dec. 6.
People's World Amistad Awards inspire action
Solidarity, determination, and celebration were the watchwords at this year's post-election People's World Amistad Awards.
Jovan Belcher tragedy: Time to examine our gun culture
We need to look at a society that rewards ruthless competition while undermining cooperation and community.
Illinois mom battles banks profiting from drug trade
HSBC enabled drug cartels to wash their billions of tear- and blood-soaked dollars through its global operations, and they aren't the only bank involved.
Massey manager charged with hiding cause of mine deaths
Prosecutors charged Massey Energy mine manager David C. Hughart with covering up defiance of safety regulations and resulting dangerous conditions from government inspectors.
Occupy Sandy builds on longstanding progressive tradition
This was not the first time that a radical movement decided to provide direct services to individuals who suffered extreme hardship.
