Labor
Today in labor history: Women’s rights figure Elizabeth Cady Stanton dies
October 26, 2012On this day in 1902, social/political activist and proto-feminist Elizabeth Cady Stanton died, after living a life of achievements.
Read moreLabor board lowers the boom on water company
October 26, 2012Saying American Water Works broke labor law, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) official ordered the firm to restore retiree health benefits.
Read moreOrlando rallies for fired Walmart worker
October 26, 2012Local worker allies held an action at an Orlando-area Walmart store to bring attention to another instance of retaliation against a Walmart "associate."
Read moreWalmart workers sue for unpaid wages
October 25, 2012The other shoe - the legal one - has dropped in Wal-Mart's constant low pay and bad benefits for its workers.
Read moreJesse Jackson among 14 arrested at Bain-owned Illinois plant
October 25, 2012For facing down attempts to curb their free speech rights, 14 people were arrested yesterday evening when they marched on the Bain-owned Sensata.
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