Labor
AFT’s Weingarten, union nurses: Force firms to produce life-saving devices
March 24, 2020“Why should the supplies be controlled by the market, not by the government?” Weingarten asked.
Read moreWorld War II experiences of a woman worker 1942-1946
March 23, 2020This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park, featuring recollections of thousands of women who worked in the shipyards and factories during the war. This article is part...
Read moreSilent streets: The homeless, the financially desperate, and essential services carry on
March 20, 2020They’ve always been there, but how much attention were we paying then?
Read moreTrumka praises workers, slams Trump and profiteers on coronavirus pandemic
March 19, 2020Workers, union and non-union, are responding magnificently to the coronavirus pandemic, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says.
Read moreSilent streets: Life halts, but not for all workers
March 19, 2020Says one worker: "I’ve never really been a political person, but I’ve realized corporate and politicians don’t give a shit about those of us at the bottom."
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