Labor

Sanders, O’Malley urge Mass. IKEA to recognize union

November 19, 2015 By PAI

Workers at the IKEA warehouse in Stoughton, Mass., were forced to strike on Nov. 16.

UBB mine disaster: Blankenship trial’s end at hand

November 18, 2015 By John Milam

In a surprising move the defense team for accused coal criminal, Don Blankenship, rested its case Nov. 16 without presenting any witnesses.

Trumka kicks off anti-TPP drive at town hall meeting in New Hampshire

November 17, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

New Hampshire is the site of the first presidential primary next year, and the TPP has already become an issue on the campaign trail.

Today in labor history: Mechanics and tradesmen unite in New York City

November 17, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Today, this organization continues through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs, including tuition-free evening instruction in trades-related education.

Trans Pacific Partnership deal: Corporations, not nations, call the shots

November 16, 2015 By Larry Rubin

If TPP is enacted as written, it will give corporations and banks a way to undermine any and all regulations member nations have put in place to protect consumers and workers.