U.S. Senate apologizes for Chinese Exclusion Act
It's been 129 years since the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was passed, but the Oct. 6 Senate resolution apologizing for it was welcomed nonetheless.
Oklahoma AFL-CIO Convention maps coalition to fight ultra-right
In a show of solidarity, the Oklahoma AFL-CIO has voted to unite all public sector unions in a coalition to coordinate a defense against ultra-right anti-labor legislative efforts.
And so begins the American Dream Movement
Organizers of theTake Back the Dream conference say plans are underway for a massive campaign for jobs and against cuts, with hundreds, if not thousands, of actions across the country.
After court ruling, clean truck supporters vow continuing fight
Cutting out a key component, if upheld, will have devastating consequences for working families and port communities plagued by dirty air and dead-end jobs.
Civil rights, labor groups to hold jobs march Oct. 15
Energized by President Obama's bold call for passage of the American Jobs Act, civil rights and labor groups are calling for a national march in Washington to support it.
35 states get an F on teaching civil rights
When it comes to teaching civil rights, schools in the South have a more rigorous approach than nearly every other region of the country.
Documents show Boeing saw South Carolina as worst option for 787
Newly uncovered Boeing Co. documents show their "Project Gemini" plan to punish workers in Washington state by establishing a second 787 line in South Carolina was their highest risk option for their new Dreamliner jet.
Florida victories hailed as progress for same sex couples
Two Florida municipalities passed ordinances recently that make employee healthcare benefits available to same-sex domestic partners.
Trumka: New GOP bill would gut workers’ rights
Republicans are backing a new bill they introduced after the NLRB filed a complaint against Boeing, which the board says retaliated against workers for exercising their rights.
Groups launch effort to prevent execution of Troy Davis
This is Davis's fourth execution date since 2007. The gun used to kill the police officer was never found, nor any physical evidence linking Davis to the murder.
