Labor

Today in labor history: Striking and saving lives

January 23, 2014 By Special to People’s World

January 23 is, like most days, a day to remember in labor history.

Many hoping for pro-worker State of the Union

January 23, 2014 By John Wojcik

President Obama is expected to call for an increase in the minimum wage to $10.00 an hour during next Tuesday's State of the Union address.

Boeing contract a key issue in Machinists rerun election

January 23, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Controversy over the narrowly ratified eight-year contract extension between the Machinists and Boeing will be a key issue.

Today in labor history: United Mine Workers founded

January 22, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Contrary to what right-wing politicians would have us believe, labor unions have been part of the fabric of American society for a very long time.

Justices hear right-wing scheme to trash union fees

January 22, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

"My personal caregiver came to me two weeks ago in a snowstorm. She gets a really good wage because of the union. When she's stress-free, I'm stress-free."