Labor
Dont go to Farmer Joes, unionists urge
June 8, 2007OAKLAND, Calif. — When a business has a growth spurt and expands its workforce tenfold, one might think the owners would appreciate the workers’ role in their success. But last summer, as the organic grocery Farmer...
Read moreCourt to women: Equal pay, no way
June 8, 2007Question: What court ruled recently that paying women less is OK as long as you don’t get caught for 180 days? Answer: The Supreme Court of the United States. Question: What court laid out a blueprint...
Read moreArrested over health care
June 8, 2007Twenty-two union leaders were arrested at the State Capitol in Hartford, Conn., June 1, as they called for universal health care.The arrests were made at different locations throughout the Capitol building amid a heavy police presence....
Read moreMichigan labor reflects on its history
June 5, 2007DETROIT — The Michigan Labor History Society held its annual meeting May 19 at the hall of Local 22 of the United Auto Workers union here. One of the recent accomplishments of the society has been...
Read moreWorkers rally to build justice at Pulte
June 1, 2007BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Led by several Latino construction workers from the Southwest and by Robert Masciola of the national AFL-CIO, an informational rally was held outside of the shareholders meeting of Pulte Homes, Inc., at the...
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