Labor

NLRB nominee McFerran pledges judicial attitude; panel to vote after Thanksgiving

November 21, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Lauren McFerran, President Obama's nominee to an NLRB seat, pledged she'll bring a judicial attitude to the five-member panel.

Walmart workers sound alarm on hunger issues, announce Black Friday plans

November 21, 2014 By Combined Sources

"The fight against income inequality starts at Walmart. We are proud to stand with Walmart workers this Black Friday to speak out for fair pay and respect."

Walmart fueling hunger crisis in America

November 20, 2014 By John Wojcik

Just nine days before workers are planning Black Friday protests at more than 1,000 Walmarts, the country's largest employer is contributing to the hunger crisis in the United States.

Social Security workers launch campaign vs. budget cuts

November 19, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The workers who run Social Security are launching a campaign against future budget cuts.

Today in labor history: Joe Hill executed

November 19, 2014 By Special to People’s World

On November 19, 1915, labor leader and songwriter Joe Hill was executed in Utah on what many believe was a framed charge of murder.