Labor
Today in labor history: Exposé on King Leopold II bribing Senate
December 9, 2013On December 9, 1906, the New York American newspaper reported Belgian King Leopold II of Belgium bribed the U.S. Senate commission on the Congo to recommend support of his Congo Free State project .
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Fighting for fast food workers in Silicon Valley
December 9, 2013Around 50 representatives of labor and community groups rallied Dec. 5 in support of workers at a McDonald's here as part of the national day of action for fast food workers.
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Union-made in America holiday gift guide
December 9, 2013Searching for that perfect holiday gift? Check out this Made in America, union-made gift guide.
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San Francisco labor celebrates two heroic women workers
December 6, 2013The public is invited to join the San Francisco Labor Council in celebrating two outstanding workers and mothers, Teresa Mina and Lupe Chavez, who have fought for their families and all immigrants, amazing true life stories...
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Today in labor history: Worst-ever U.S. mine disaster occurs
December 6, 20131907 was a particularly troubling year in West Virginia, during which a total of 3,242 people were killed in mining accidents.
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