Labor

N.Y. transit leader calls for new vote

March 17, 2006

NEW YORK — The battle between bus and subway workers represented by Transport Workers Union Local 100 and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority continues. Last week, over the objections of the MTA, the Public Employee Relations Board...

“Were here to stay!” Nations largest immigrant rights rally rocks Windy City

March 17, 2006 By Pepe Lozano

Hundreds of thousands of people from all over Chicago and surrounding areas marched here March 10 in one of the biggest pro-immigrant demonstrations in U.S. history, displaying massive support for immigrant rights.

Cartoon book depicts labors fighting spirit

March 10, 2006

The opinion cartoon on a newspaper’s editorial page has more impact than any block of copy. A cartoon quickly draws the reader in visually and can make a statement quickly. The drawing simplifies a subject, making...

Gulf Coast Update

March 10, 2006

Bodies still being found Bush, lies and videotape Immigrant workers win back pay Act to extend jobless benefits

Oakland City Council OKs card-check measure

March 10, 2006

OAKLAND, Calif. — This city became the first to tell a cable company it must agree to recognize a union based on card check when the City Council late last month passed an ordinance requiring city...