Labor
Today in labor history: The “Camden 28″ raid draft offices
August 21, 2013On August 21, 1971, a group of anti-war protestors raided the draft offices in Buffalo, N.Y. and Camden, N.J. The group of men and women arrested referred to themselves as "America's conscience." The government called them...
Read moreToday in labor history: First national meeting of African Americans
August 20, 2013On August 20, 1830 the National Negro Convention held its first meeting in Philadelphia. The event was chaired and led by Bishop Richard Allen.
Read moreJoin LA “listening session”: Working people must be heard!
August 20, 2013The AFL-CIO, in advance of its September convention, has issued a call for "listening sessions," a way for working people and allies to come together and add their creative ideas and strategies.
Read moreUnion flags fly along the Maine coast
August 20, 2013There are some 6,000-plus lobster boat workers in Maine that best fit Victor Hugo's general description of them more than a century ago - toilers of the sea.
Read moreToday in labor history: IWW’s “Little Red Songbook” published
August 19, 2013The book included famous pro-worker songs like "The Internationale" and "Solidarity Forever."
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