Labor
Coalition asks members to lobby for Paycheck Fairness Act
May 24, 2012The drive kicked off when Senate Democrats announced that Senate leaders promised them a vote on the legislation.
Read moreCWA president: We need mass movement to fix this mess
May 24, 2012The U.S. will stay mired in an "economy mess" of low growth, low-paying jobs, rising income inequality and worse unless it fixes its political processes.
Read moreThe Battle of Toledo
May 23, 2012Today in labor history: On May 23, 1934 workers in Toledo Ohio, overcame police and company strike breaking efforts.
Read moreStriking Red Cross workers’ life blood on the line
May 22, 2012"Working at a site without air on a 90-degree day and trying to keep my staff and donors from passing out was part of my daily challenge."
Read moreCities’ budget cuts target firefighters, slowing responses
May 17, 2012From coast to coast, mayors and city councils are hacking away at firefighters' ranks in desperate attempts to cut budgets and save cash by cutting workers.
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