North Carolina "Historic Thousands" march for economic justice
Thousands poured out in for the Historic Thousands of Jones Street rally with the theme "Forward Together, Not One Step Back."
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.
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.
Janitors slated for Christmas layoff swamp City Hall
Hundreds of O'Hare Airport workers slated to lose their jobs just before Christmas marched through City Hall today, chanting and waving banners, flags and signs.
Wisconsin’s anti-collective bargaining law struck down
Unions and their members are thrilled about a Wisconsin court ruling Friday striking down the state law pushed by Gov. Scott Walker.
Walmart warehouse workers strike for workplace safety
Workers employed by a southern California Walmart subcontractor are the latest to launch a protest for their rights.
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.
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.
NOW: Women workers of the world, organize!
Feminists and labor activists at this month's NOW 2012 National Conference discussed women's roles and rights in the national and global economy.
Michigan 'protect our jobs' petition passes signature threshold
Michigan's Protect Our Jobs coalition has gathered more than double the amount of signatures necessary to put a proposed state constitutional amendment enshrining union rights on the Nov. 6 ballot.
