Labor – Page 1135 – People's World

Union women jump into fight for jobless benefits

December 16, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

The Coalition of Labor Union Women and a wide range of other women's groups are banding together to push their issues to the fore in the 2012 election.

NY building service workers march for contract

December 15, 2011 By Bill Davis

A sea of banners flowed along 6th Avenue in a show of solidarity and Local 32BJ strength as New York City building service workers demanded a good contract.

TV, radio artists to vote on new pact with networks

December 14, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

The contract covers performers, recording artists and other broadcast professionals who work for ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox.

Labor rallies to extend unemployment lifeline

December 13, 2011 By Rick Nagin

The AFL-CIO and allied groups have held actions in 50 cities urging extension of unemployment benefits set to begin expiring in January.

Union gets second chance for vote after company shenanigans

December 12, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

It's a classic case showing how employers manipulate voter lists to defeat union organizing drives, but the NLRB has given workers a second chance at winning representation.