Labor

Today in labor history: Zumbi, leader of community of freed slaves, beheaded

November 21, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On this day in 1695, Zumbi dos Palmares, leader of a Brazilian state of freed slaves was beheaded by the Portuguese.

McDonald’s tells workers to sell their Christmas gifts for cash

November 20, 2013 By Nell Casey

McDonald's won't stop dolling out bizarre "advice" for their employees, including a set of "tips" ranging from stress management techniques to how to get a quick buck.

Walmart seeks food donations for its workers

November 20, 2013 By John Wojcik

"How about paying workers more than $7.25 an hour?'" asked Terrie Napolitano, a Lodi, New Jersey resident who shops at several Walmarts in her area.

Today in labor history: Employee time clock invented

November 20, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On this day in 1888, the employee time clock was invented by Willard Bundy, a jeweler in Auburn, N.Y. Bundy's brother Harlow started mass producing them a year later.

U.S. to prosecute Walmart for violation of workers’ rights

November 18, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The National Labor Relations Board General Counsel is issuing a decision today to prosecute Walmart for its widespread violations of its workers' rights.