Wisconsin voters reject Walker-linked candidate
Riding the wave of anti-Scott Walker sentiment, political newcomer, Democrat Chris Abele handily beat his Republican opponent for Milwaukee County Executive April 5, the position held by Walker before elected governor.
Indiana Statehouse rings with "we are one!" (with video)
Over a thousand union members and community activists crowded into the Indiana State House on Monday, April 4th to speak out for labor rights and basic democracy.
Texas joins national protests
Activists note even in Republican dominated Texas, protests for public workers and labor rights have been occuring throughout the state almost every day.
“We Are One” actions honor King and Chavez
Hundreds of thousands will join nationwide actions on April 4 under the banner "We Are One" to fight for all working people.
California Senate approves “card check” bill on Cesar Chavez’ birthday
The California State Senate honored the legendary labor leader by approving legislation for farm workers seeking union representation.
Small Wal-Mart action led to big sex discrimination suit
It all started with something Betty Dukes didn't do in 1998 at a Wal-Mart store in Pittsburg, Calif. She didn't come back late from lunch.
Wide coalition mobilizes for April 4 "We Are One"
Leaders in labor, faith, civil and immigrant rights groups held a March 29 teleconference to announce coordinated actions nationwide on April 4 to commemorate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr and stand in solidarity with public workers.
Rally at Supreme Court backs women Wal-Mart workers
Women's rights advocates gathered for a Stand with the Women of Wal-Mart rally outside the Supreme Court this morning, as the court heard arguments in what could be the largest class-action civil rights suit in U.S. history.
Maine’s governor assaults the dignity of working people
Having been raised in Maine, son of a lineman and a mother and stepmother who were state workers, I am infuriated that the Republican governor there has ordered the removal of mural that depicts the role of Maine working people.
With personal stories, Affordable Care Act marks 1 year
"In the past year the Affordable Care Act has benefited me and 72,000 other Missourians," Joyce Clark said cheerfully yesterday.
