Oakland Airport concession workers strike for a day
"This company was breaking the law, they were making us work 12 hours a day with no breaks and no overtime pay."
Senate rules fight today a big deal for a Battle Creek woman
Unions have had an ongoing campaign to force the Senate to vote on the NLRB nominees this week. Majority Leader Harry Reid planned to change the filibuster rule to eliminate the Republicans' roadblock.
What the June unemployment figures mean for workers
At the current slow rate of economic recovery, it will take until 2020 to close the gap in the labor market, says a top economist.
Union: Lack of NLRB endangers social media free speech
The lack of a functioning National Labor Relations Board within two months threatens workers' free speech rights on social media, as well as in more traditional speech, the Communications Workers say.
Social Security supporters form human chains in 45 cities
Social Security advocates formed human chains in at least 45 cities from coast to coast yesterday to protest the "chained CPI."
North Carolina crowd roars at governor: "Wrong! Wrong! Wrong!!"
Nearly 5,000 protesters at a "Moral Monday" rally roared disapproval of North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory's decision to terminate federal jobless benefits.
Hyatt workers win big concessions, global boycott to end
Unite Here, representing hospitality workers, has reached a deal with Hyatt Hotels, ending a four-year bitter battle involving protests, strikes, civil disobedience and a global boycott against the chain.
Immigration bill, despite flaws, needs united push for House passage
It would still represent a major victory for immigrants, labor and the working class. It would grant legal status to most undocumented, including some who have already been ordered to depart.
Bank of America lied to homeowners and rewarded foreclosures, former employees say
Bank of America employees regularly lied to homeowners, according to sworn statements by former bank employees.
GOP votes to prevent "dreamers" from getting a break
On June 13, the House of Representatives voted on a mostly partisan line to prevent the Obama administration from giving undocumented immigrants brought here as children a break.
