Labor

First baby of the year highlights the need for paid sick and family leave

January 3, 2017 By Matt Murray

His nine-months-pregnant wife, Lindsay, was in her second day of early labor, but his boss was telling him if he didn’t show up for his shift as a part-time security guard in Manchester, he would lose...

Walmart is stealing police services from communities

January 1, 2017 By Michael Moore

Walmart stores across the country demand hour after hour of protection from police officers paid for by taxpayers.

Rockettes refuse to perform at Trump inaugural

January 1, 2017 By Mark Gruenberg

They told the press that they did not want to perform for a president-elect who is sexist, anti-Latino, anti-LGBT and who threatens their colleagues who are undocumented immigrants working as stage hands.

Trump employees win their battle for a contract

January 1, 2017 By PAI

After two years of struggle, workers won a four year contract with significant wage hikes, improved working conditions, family healthcare benefits, pensions and job security.

What makes a quality job?: Job Talk series, part 1

December 23, 2016 By Tim Libretti

Bringing back manufacturing jobs is not equivalent to creating “quality jobs” or making sure work is valued.