Labor
Today in labor history: Mexican leader Emilano Zapata born
August 8, 2013Zapata headed the land reform struggles of Mexican farmers and was a leader of the Mexican revolution.
Read moreSEIU, AFT join coalition to stop job discrimination vs. gays
August 8, 2013"Embedding discrimination against LGBT Americans into our laws and workplaces is not only morally reprehensible, it also makes zero economic sense."
Read moreDoesn’t feel like shared sacrifice to Detroit’s pensioners
August 7, 2013"We have retirees who are in their eighties and nineties - are they supposed to get a job?"
Read moreGuild leaders optimistic about new Washington Post and Globe owners
August 7, 2013Part of the Guild's optimism comes from the joint announcement by Bezos and current Post management that they intend to extend union contracts at the paper for a year.
Read moreLawmakers probe job safety rules delay
August 7, 2013Laws matter. Rules enforcing laws matter. And whether rules are written and enforced, especially for worker safety and health, really matters.
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