Hershey's chocolate tainted with child exploitation, group charges
The Raise the Bar Hershey Campaign is urging chocolate lovers to choose another brand until Hershey's gets child abuse out of its chocolate.
Minnesota unions await details of deal to end shutdown
The two sides were at an impasse over how to resolve a $5 billion deficit for the budget period that started July 1.
New campaign mobilizes for caregivers and those they serve
In addition to poor working conditions, unstable pay, and the lack of respect that are endemic to the care industry as a whole, care workers also face a unique legal barrier to obtaining just working conditions.
Retirees mobilize to defend Social Security, Medicare
Rep. Murphy said that if the cap on Social Security taxes on high incomes was raised, the solvency of the fund would be secured for the future.
Boeing gets $1700 for a $7 part
The Machinists union this morning called attention to a Defense Department audit that finds Boeing is overcharging the government by millions of dollars.
Kasich budget escalates class warfare
Ohio Gov. John Kasich escalated his radical program of open class warfare last week with his new two-year budget.
Wisconsin elections board disqualifies Republican candidate
Republicans in Wisconsin were dealt a major blow June 27 in their effort to unseat state Democrats and retain their anti-union majority.
High Court to women Wal-Mart workers: You’re on your own!
The lawsuit, had it been allowed to proceed as a class action, could have involved up to 1.6 million women, with Wal-Mart facing billions of dollars in damages.
Interfaith coalition tells Congress: Put job creation first
The group, comprised of Muslim, Christian and Jewish organizations, called on Congress "to protect poor people from bearing the brunt of budget cuts."
Philadelphia principals join teachers to slam mass layoffs
Hundreds of school employees and supporters packed the meeting of the School Reform Commission to protest the district's announced 1,500 layoffs.
