Labor
Today in labor history: The “Camden 28″ raid draft offices
August 21, 2013On August 21, 1971, a group of anti-war protestors raided the draft offices in Buffalo, N.Y. and Camden, N.J. The group of men and women arrested referred to themselves as "America's conscience." The government called them...
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Today in labor history: IWW’s “Little Red Songbook” published
August 19, 2013The book included famous pro-worker songs like "The Internationale" and "Solidarity Forever."
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Rural letter carriers union protests proposed cutbacks
August 15, 2013"The Postal Service has upheld a personal and professional standard of service, delivering to every household nationwide six days a week."
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Calif. unions target Republicans on immigration reform
August 15, 2013Thousands rallied outside the office of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in support of a comprehensive immigration policy.
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Union complaint leads to OSHA move against Republic Steel
August 15, 2013A Steelworkers complaint led the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to swoop down, earlier this year, on the Republic Steel plant in Canton, Ohio.
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