Labor

Los Angeles-Long Beach port truckers again forced to strike

November 25, 2014 By PAI

Short-haul truckers at the nation's largest port again had to strike over terrible working conditions and employer exploitation.

NLRB nominee McFerran pledges judicial attitude; panel to vote after Thanksgiving

November 21, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Lauren McFerran, President Obama's nominee to an NLRB seat, pledged she'll bring a judicial attitude to the five-member panel.

Walmart workers sound alarm on hunger issues, announce Black Friday plans

November 21, 2014 By Combined Sources

"The fight against income inequality starts at Walmart. We are proud to stand with Walmart workers this Black Friday to speak out for fair pay and respect."

Walmart fueling hunger crisis in America

November 20, 2014 By John Wojcik

Just nine days before workers are planning Black Friday protests at more than 1,000 Walmarts, the country's largest employer is contributing to the hunger crisis in the United States.

Social Security workers launch campaign vs. budget cuts

November 19, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The workers who run Social Security are launching a campaign against future budget cuts.