Labor
Sixteen arrested in W.Va. after 11,000 march on Patriot Coal
April 2, 2013The actions, organized by UMWA, were in support of the union's campaign to save health care for retired miners and win better wages, benefits and working conditions for miners on the job.
Read moreToday in labor history: Several major strikes happened
April 1, 2013Hundreds of workers seeking higher pay and a nine-hour day gathered in the street near the Draper Corp. loom-making plant.
Read moreFederal lawmakers join state reps in attack on public workers
April 1, 2013Right-wing federal lawmaker are backing up state government attacks on state and local workers' pensions through a measure that, if passed, would make the pensions virtually unaffordable.
Read moreSouthwest Airlines ground crews walk picket lines
March 29, 2013OAKLAND, Calif. - Southwest Airlines ground workers took to the picket lines in 16 cities March 28, to protest contract proposals they say would compromise the airline's tradition of outstanding customer service.
Read moreSouthwest Airlines: not so luvly to employees
March 29, 2013Since the union's contract with Southwest Airlines became amendable, workers say the company has stalled in negotiations and brought an ever-increasing list of demands for cuts.
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