Labor
Today in labor history: First African-American pilot recognized posthumously
August 23, 2013Bullard was rejected by the U.S. Army Air Service because only white pilots were allowed to serve.
Read moreSecretive Trans-Pacific ‘free trade’ deal threatens wages, jobs
August 22, 2013Hundreds of activists marched through downtown Minneapolis on August 20 to protest the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Read moreNLRB judge: Firm’s ‘arbitration agreement’ with workers can’t ban appeals to board
August 22, 2013The ban violates the worker's labor law rights, ALJ Melissa Olivero ruled on August 14 in a case involving Fort Lauderdale-based Everglades University.
Read moreToday in labor history: Fisk University incorporated
August 22, 2013On Aug. 22, 1867, Fisk University, one of the nation's most famous historically black colleges, was formally incorporated.
Read moreSanta Clara council backs Hyatt workers
August 22, 2013Dozens of Hyatt workers and community supporters packed the City Council chambers on Monday to speak in favor of a resolution.
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