Labor – Page 308 – People's World

Immokalee workers receive presidential medal

February 4, 2015 By Ben Markeson

The CIW has "organized communities, stood by tomato workers for more than 20 years, and changed the face of this industry."

Today in labor history: Birth and death of Betty Friedan

February 4, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Betty Friedan was born on this date in 1921, and died on the same date in 2006 at the age of 85.

Oil workers begin largest strike since 1980

February 2, 2015 By Combined Sources

The USW called for its refinery workers to stage their walkout after negotiations with Shell Oil Co. broke down less than two weeks after they began.

Today in labor history: “What’s My Line?” debuts

February 2, 2015 By Eric A. Gordon

Sixty-five years ago, at 8 pm Eastern time on February 2, 1950, the game show What's My Line? debuted on CBS-TV.

Los Angeles standing up to raise minimum wage

February 2, 2015 By David Trujillo

Supporters of the Raise the Wage Campaign, including church organizations, students groups, seniors, immigrant right groups, unions and labor leaders rallied at City Hall in LA.