Labor
Today in labor history: Start of the 1959 steel strike
July 15, 2014Members of the United Steelworkers of America went on strike against the major U.S. steel producers on July 15, 1959, the start of record 116-day steel industry strike.
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AFSCME grows by 90,000 since January
July 15, 2014The union sees its successful organizing campaign as a clear indication that face-to-face organizing is the proper response to what has been an onslaught of attacks on public service workers.
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Victory for hospital workers: $15 for 15
July 14, 2014"This is an important victory. Johns Hopkins Hospital sets the standard for healthcare in our city and that standard has just been raised."
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What’s next after fast food global?
July 14, 2014The fast food industry continues to get hit hard by waves of strikes and workers continue to escalate their tactics, but the question remains: What more can be done?
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Teachers vow to fight anti-labor court rulings
July 14, 2014"Enough is enough. Teachers are evaluated and their future livelihoods are linked to that. And when they fall short, they should have a chance to improve."
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