Labor

New York mayor’s disregard for kids forces strike

January 18, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Bloomberg's threat to kids' safety while riding school buses forced some 8,000 drivers, mechanics and school bus matrons to strike.

Labor launches annual King observance tonight

January 17, 2013 By John Wojcik

The labor movement is celebrating its ties to the civil rights movement here this weekend as the AFL-CIO gathers to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today in labor history: Lucy Parsons leads march in Chicago

January 17, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Parsons was described by the Chicago Police Department as "more dangerous than a thousand rioters."

Teamsters win union contract for West Coast port drivers

January 17, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

The Teamsters, after a long organizing campaign and extended bargaining, have won and ratified a first contract for a notable group of West Coast workers.

Teachers praise president’s gun control agenda

January 17, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Leaders of the nation's two teachers unions praised President Obama and lawmakers who have unveiled comprehensive gun control proposals.