Labor

Connecticut child care providers voting on their first union contract

January 29, 2014 By Joelle Fishman

Home child care workers in Connecticut are poised to win their first union contract, with a vote count scheduled for Feb. 14.

Justices: Collective bargaining determines pay for putting on protective gear

January 29, 2014 By PAI

In a 9-0 decision on Jan. 27, justices said time used in taking off and putting on the gear is a bargainable subject under labor law.

Thousands jam Pennsylvania’s capital to protest union-killing bill

January 28, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Thousands jammed the streets around the State Capitol building here today to protest the latest in a sting of attempts by state Republicans to kill union rights for public workers and eventually all workers in Pennsylvania.

Our daughters deserve better than 77 percent of a man’s pay

January 27, 2014 By Matt Murray

There is no denying that in spite of our best efforts, women continue to be discriminated against in the workplace.

Housing is key to solving jobs crisis

January 27, 2014 By Pat Barile

Our country is plagued by a severe jobs crisis. The crisis is on-going and the longer it lasts, the larger the number of permanently unemployed.