Labor
Today in labor history: Rosa Parks takes a stand by sitting down
December 1, 2014On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, 42 years old, was arrested in Montgomery, Ala., for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus.
Read moreAT&T denies sick time pay to older Minnesota employees
December 1, 2014The outrage over this brought a large crowd, led by more than 50 members of the CWA, to a mass protest outside the corporation's tower in downtown Minneapolis.
Read moreLabor 2014 celebrates Connecticut election victory
November 26, 2014"When we stick together, we win together!" exclaimed Lori Pelletier at a pre-Thanksgiving celebration dinner for Labor 2014 volunteers.
Read moreImmokalee workers offer powerful “Tale of Two Thanksgivings”
November 26, 2014Love is a powerful emotion. It's love that drives the Campaign for Fair Food. And so we will never tire of asking Publix to come to the table.
Read moreUncommon crimes of conscience
November 26, 2014Without other ways to redress these grievances, people undertake nonviolent civil disobedience; they break some small law rather than ignore a larger injustice.
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