Labor
Today in eco-history: Civilian Conservation Corps created
April 10, 2014The CCC planted nearly three billion trees across the country, constructed more than 800 parks, updated fire fighting methods for forested areas, built dams, and built public roadways.
Read more“Shoeleather History” brings rambunctious New England Wobblies to life
April 10, 2014Generally speaking, grassroots labor movements, the Wobblies in particular, don't receive histories on a state-by-state basis.
Read moreNurses and lawmakers resume push for financial transactions tax
April 9, 2014National Nurses United and the Congressional Progressive Caucus relaunched their drive for a financial transactions tax.
Read moreNLRB ruling is groundbreaking win for college athletes
April 7, 2014The Chicago regional chapter of the NLRB ruled that Northwestern University football players have the right to form a union if they desire.
Read moreWorkers and patients fight back against hospital consolidation
April 7, 2014Affordable, quality health care and secure, union jobs are both threatened by the growing consolidation and monopolization of the medical industry.
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