Labor
Today in women’s history: Georgia O’Keefe, American artist, dies at 98
March 6, 2014Georgia O'Keefe, one of the most renowned and honored American artists, died March 6, 1986, at the age of 98.
Read moreToday in women’s history: Frances Perkins appointed Secretary of Labor
March 4, 2014The appointment on March 4, 1933, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt made Perkins the first female cabinet member in U.S. history.
Read moreToday in women’s history: Suffrage supporters march in D.C
March 3, 2014On March 3, 1913 supporters of the right of women to vote marched in Washington D.C., disprupting the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson.
Read moreNavy hired company blocking union organizing rights
March 3, 2014An Australian ship building company in Mobile, Ala., hired by the Navy is forcing workers to follow bad construction plans and, at the same time, is blocking their effort to unionize.
Read moreUnion leaders hail Obama infrastructure push
March 3, 2014"The president wants to push for public and private infrastructure investment, we say bring it on. Union workers stand ready to meet the needs of the largest project you can think up."
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