Labor
Today in African American history: Celebrating life of Bob Marley
February 6, 2015Bob Marley, the internationally famous and influential performer of reggae music, was born in northern Jamaica on this date in 1945.
Read moreHouston, we have a problem: Strike at major oil refineries
February 6, 2015"Houston has the worst record in Texas, and Texas has the worst record in the nation when it comes to workplace fatalities or catastrophes."
Read moreToday in labor history: The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
February 5, 2015The FMLA was intended "to balance the demands of the workplace with the needs of families."
Read moreIllinois legislature Democrats vow to protect workers
February 5, 2015The first scheme they plan to stop is any Republican effort to impose a so-called "right to work" law in the Land of Lincoln.
Read morePresident seeks hike in extended federal jobless benefits
February 5, 2015Proposals would improve the solvency of state programs, reach more workers in need, and make the UI program more responsive to economic downturns.
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