Labor

State high courts tackle workers’ issues

September 11, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

What workers win at the bargaining table can be and often is yanked away by men and women in black robes - or sometimes it can be restored by them, too.

Wages: How low can you go?

September 8, 2014 By Rev. Jim Conn

Whenever the subject of raising hourly pay to a livable level comes up in Los Angeles, you can expect two stalwart foes: The Chamber of Commerce and the Central City Association.

Savoring burgers and labor victories

September 8, 2014 By Rev. Jim Conn

Of course, these victories did not happen just because a bunch of religious folks showed up to press an issue of justice, but because everyone worked together.

Fast food workers rally in Times Square

September 5, 2014 By Gabe Falsetta And Estevan Bassett-Nembhard

The message of the demonstrators was that they are prepared to do whatever it takes to win respect and a living wage, $15 and a union.

Steelworkers cheer Mexican court ruling clearing union leader Gomez Urrutia

September 5, 2014 By PAI

The ruling clearing independent union leader Napoleon Gomez Urrutia of all remaining charges, paves the way for him to return to daily presidency of his union, Los Mineros.