Consumers league: Plight of restaurant workers makes dining out unappetizing
Restaurant servers don't receive the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour - they get only $2.13, the federal "tipped minimum wage." That wage has been the same for 21 years.
Text of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka's speech to the DNC
Besides Trumka, Auto Workers President Bob King and Service Employees President Mary Kay Henry also addressed the convention.
EPA fires scientists - to shake attempt to unionize?
The American Federation of Government Employees expressed utter outrage that this was done at a time when scientists were seeking union representation.
Obama praised for creating 4.5 million jobs
"For almost 20 years I have been a proud member of UAW Local 1112; thanks to President Obama, I still am."
Paterson protestors fight the problem of poverty
On Sept. 2, the 21st annual Labor Day Parade took place in Paterson, New Jersey, a former factory town that has been, for decades, plagued with crime, poverty, and substance abuse.
AFL-CIO President Trumka to speak at Dem convention
Trumka "will stress the importance of electing leaders like President Barack Obama who will stand with working people in creating an economy that works for all."
Vote in solidarity with Congress Hotel strikers
While watching Romney's speech at the RNC, I couldn't help but think of the courageous members of UNITE HERE Local 1. For nine years they have been on the longest hotel strike in U.S. history.
Democratic Party platform backs workers' rights
The platform, up for adoption at the party's convention in Charlotte, N.C., so strongly backs workers' rights that it virtually endorses the Employee Free Choice Act,.
Disney, big biz, fight Florida sick-time measure
Progressive forces here have put a ballot initiative mandating paid sick time onto the Nov. 6 ballot. Disney World and other interests are going all-out to block it.
Coming out is still risky in Tennessee
For many workers in Tennessee, reporting a case of discrimination based on sexual orientation would seriously risk their personal safety.
