Labor

Detroit fast food workers arrested during strike for wages and union

September 4, 2014 By John Rummel

As they were taken away hundreds of supporters chanted "We want $15 and we want it now."

Nine years after Katrina, school workers still fighting for justice

September 4, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

It's taken nine years, but some 7,000 former New Orleans school workers may be headed for a multimillion-dollar win of back wages and penalties this fall.

McDonald’s workers block streets during nationwide wage protests

September 4, 2014 By John Wojcik

More than 20 workers were arrested outside a McDonald's in Chicago, where 450 demonstrated for several hours before marching onto Wabash Ave.

Cablevision workers release new music video

September 3, 2014 By Michael Rabinowitz-Gold

In honor of Labor Day, the workers released a new music video, called "Strike."

Fast food workers plan civil disobedience during Thursday’s nationwide strikes

September 3, 2014 By John Wojcik

Fast food workers in cities across the United States are planning strikes and civil disobedience tomorrow, according to organizers.