Labor

Today in labor history: Mother Jones leads march of miners’ children

September 21, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Labor organizer Mother Jones led a march of miners' children through the streets of Charleston to illustrate the effects of poverty.

Today in Labor History: “The Jungle” published

September 20, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Upton Sinclair, a poor young socialist determined to do his part to make a better world, wrote his incredible book in the tarpaper shack that was his home.

Union official scores Republican ad featuring fake coal miner

September 20, 2012 By John Wojcik

A regional vice president of the UMWA has condemned a new Republican TV ad airing in coal country because it features a coal executive masquerading as a miner.

Striking warehouse workers take over Chicago Walmart

September 19, 2012 By John Wojcik

Some 50 striking workers at a Walmart warehouse left their picket line, traveled to a newly opened Walmart Express here, and took over the store.

Out of dusty desert and shadows, LA Walmart warehouse workers march (video)

September 19, 2012 By Rossana Cambron

The marchers' struggle began a year ago, with their attempts to get management to fix equipment, provide fans, provide drinking water and a decent wage.