Labor

Today in labor history: Congress approves Bill of Rights

September 25, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On Sept. 25, 1789, the first Congress of the U.S. approved 12 amendments to the recently adopted U.S. Constitution, and sent them to the states for ratification.

Miners encircle Peabody coal company’s headquarters

September 25, 2013 By Tony Pecinovsky

"This is a struggle for all that is good and decent in our country," Steve Earle, UMWA District 12 vice president, told nearly 2,000 mine workers.

Today in labor history: Eisenhower orders troops to integrate Little Rock schools

September 24, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Several months earlier following orders of then Governor Orval Faubus, the state's national guard blocked the entrance of the "Little Rock Nine" to the city's Central High school.

Workers welcome Obama’s new home health care rules

September 23, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

"We do work hard for very little. You can't go far on $8.87 an hour." Laura Lyn Clark toils more than 100 hours a week.

D.C. unions to City Council: We’ll remember your Walmart vote

September 23, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Workers citywide will remember which city council members voted for Walmart in upholding Mayor Vincent Gray's veto of legislation requiring a $12.50 minimum wage.