Labor
Today in Labor history: Pancho Villa escapes capture
January 29, 2014On January 28, 1917 the United States government gave up the search for Mexican revolutionary leader Pancho Villa. What is officially known in the United States as the "Mexican Expedition" started March 14, 1916 and involved...
Read moreToday in labor history: Rubber workers start huge sit-down strike
January 29, 2014The sit-down tactic proved extremely effective. Workers literally sat in at their jobs and refused to leave. As a result, the company was unable to hire scab replacements.
Read moreConnecticut child care providers voting on their first union contract
January 29, 2014Home child care workers in Connecticut are poised to win their first union contract, with a vote count scheduled for Feb. 14.
Read moreJustices: Collective bargaining determines pay for putting on protective gear
January 29, 2014In a 9-0 decision on Jan. 27, justices said time used in taking off and putting on the gear is a bargainable subject under labor law.
Read moreThousands jam Pennsylvania’s capital to protest union-killing bill
January 28, 2014Thousands jammed the streets around the State Capitol building here today to protest the latest in a sting of attempts by state Republicans to kill union rights for public workers and eventually all workers in Pennsylvania.
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