Labor
North Texas takes stand to save the right to retire
August 15, 2012North Texas activists this week protested the dumping of pension and health care rights.
Read moreSan Jose kicks off campaign to raise minimum wage
August 15, 2012A lively crowd of around 200 labor and community activists, gathering at IBEW Local 232 headquarters, kicked off a campaign to raise the minimum wage in San Jose.
Read moreWorkers remain solid one year into fight against Verizon
August 15, 2012"It's not just about CWA and IBEW any more - it's about one union fighting a greedy company."
Read moreBig union win for security guards
August 15, 2012Four enormous security companies have agreed to recognize the SEIU -- and begin negotiating a union contract -- for about 500 Portland-area security guards.
Read moreMichigan attorney general: “Collective bargaining initiative unconstitutional!”
August 15, 2012Given the hyper-partisan climate in Michigan's state capitol, this shouldn't surprise anyone.
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