labor movement

Fight for finance reform next in the national spotlight

March 25, 2010 By John Wojcik

As they celebrate their success with health care reform labor and its allies are already focusing on strengthening the financial reform legislation just approved by the Senate Banking Committee.

HomeGoods /TJX workers rally for union contract

March 11, 2010 By Tom Connolly

Hundreds of HomeGoods / TJX workers with their families and supporters rallied at the company's distribution center here on March 10 to demand a fair contract to improve wages and health insurance benefits.

Unions plan June conference to draw youth into labor movement

March 9, 2010 By John Wojcik

ORLANDO, Fla. - The labor movement, determined to build its membership among the nation's youth, will sponsor a Young Leaders Conference this June in Washington.

Audio: Communist Party responds to Obama’s SOTU address

January 29, 2010 By Jarvis Tyner

The following is an interview with Communist Party Executive Vice Chair Jarvis Tyner in response to President Obama's January 27th state of the union address. It was conducted Thursday January 28th.

Tens of thousands call Washington to demand no tax on workers’ benefits

January 13, 2010 By John Wojcik

As phones ring off the hook in the nation's capital with calls from workers angry about a Senate health reform bill that would tax their benefits there are signals coming from both the White House and...