News – Page 2944 – People's World

Roadblocks to organizing in a revived economy

February 26, 2015 By Rev. Jim Conn

With wages flatlining and the middle class shrinking, why is union membership in decline?

Restaurant workers picket for fair contract and respect

February 26, 2015 By Marilyn Bechtel

Some 65 workers at Oaks Corner have been without a contract for two and a half years, and haven't had a raise in eight years.

Opposition to repressive Canadian legislation grows

February 26, 2015 By Tim Pelzer

"The NDP has identified several serious problems in C-51, including that the bill will give broad new powers to CSIS without enhancing oversight."

Shuler challenges labor movement on promoting women to leadership

February 26, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler, the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. labor movement, is challenging her colleagues to promote more women to top jobs.

NY Mayor de Blasio addresses the State of the City

February 26, 2015 By Gabe Falsetta

Mayor Bill de Blasio opened his State of the City address with a commitment to maintaining a city that is inclusive and affordable.