Labor
Michigan labor ready to march on Labor Day, win in 2012
August 25, 2011With a Republican governor and Republican-controlled legislature, Labor Day Mobilization Luncheon took on special significance.
Read moreFarm workers march for justice
August 25, 2011On Tuesday, farm workers launched a 13-day, 200-mile march, through California's rich agricultural Central Valley to the State Capitol in Sacramento.
Read moreUnions reject Verizon bravado regarding end of strike
August 24, 2011Verizon workers have rejected claims by the company that their return to work marks a victory for the company.
Read moreL.A. labor event backs justice for Cuban 5
August 23, 2011More than 200 workers, labor leaders and community activists came together at the United Service Workers West (SEIU) Hall to participate in an event in solidarity with the Cuban 5.
Read moreVerizon bargaining resumes, workers end strike
August 23, 2011Some 45,000 unionized Verizon workers, members of CWA and IBEW returned to work at a minute past midnight on Aug. 23, ending their 2-week strike. The old contract was reinstated, pending the outcome of re-started bargaining...
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