Labor
Today in labor history: Organizing drive that led to formation of USW
June 17, 2013On this day in 1936, unionists gathered in Pittsburgh, organized by the Steel Workers Organizing Committee (SWOC).
Read moreUnions report positive reception on the Hill for immigration reform
June 17, 2013Unionists who descended on Congress to lobby for comprehensive immigration reform reported many favorable reactions from lawmakers.
Read moreCrowd honors photographers tossed out by the Sun Times
June 14, 2013"I never knew until today," he said, as he looked out over the crowd, "that you can fly with a broken wing; our spirits may be wounded, but our hearts continue to smile."
Read morePublic workers say, fair contracts for all
June 14, 2013Thousands of union public workers and their supporters turned out on Wednesday at New York's City Hall park under the slogan "Workers Count, Workers Vote!"
Read moreTrumka says a worldwide New Deal is needed
June 14, 2013Europe's present experience, past world history, and U.S. federal budget cutting show that "austerity doesn't work" as a way to pull the U.S. and the world out of the Great Recession.
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