Labor
Union-made snacks encouraged for the 4th of July
July 2, 2014Here's a list of union-made-in-America snacks-from the salty, like Lay's Potato Chips and Cheez-Its, to the sweet, such as Cracker Jacks and Oreos.
Read moreUnion leaders hit Supreme Court rulings
July 2, 2014Union leaders had sharp words for the pro-business tilt of two U.S. Supreme Court rulings issued on the final day of the court's year, June 30.
Read moreToday in labor history: Hawaii longshoremen strike
July 1, 2014Hawaiian workers who were members of the ILWU went on strike, seeking higher pay to match that of longshoremen on the West Coast U.S.
Read moreSupreme Court ruling robs workers of united voice on the job
June 30, 2014In an anti-union decision, the Supreme Court voted to legalize "free riders" in cases where state or local governments and individuals jointly employ caregivers.
Read moreFrom Freedom Summer to Mississippi Nissan plant: “We got the power”
June 30, 2014The event was about more than pay - the workers live in constant fear; "Once you step into that plant, you cannot speak your mind."
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