Labor

We need to combat workplace violence

February 8, 2010 By Dick Meister

Consider this: Every year, almost two million American men and women are the victims of violent crime at their workplaces.

Machinists stop Pratt & Whitney from moving jobs

February 8, 2010

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - Emotions ran high as union leaders announced details of a court victory blocking P&W from moving work and equipment affecting 1,000 jobs.

Workers give Marriott a wake-up call

February 4, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

Area workers give Marriott a wake-up call on health care and contract negotiations.

Labor Dept.sends message to bosses: shape up

February 3, 2010 By John Wojcik

President Obama plans to beef up workplace regulations.

CVS risking consumer, workers’ health for profits, laborers claim

February 3, 2010 By Dan Margolis

Members of Laborers Local 78 are connecting poor treatment of consumers to poor working conditions for contractors, and are urging consumers to pressure CVS.