Labor
Unions take aim at child labor, trafficking
October 1, 2012Around the globe, 215 million children are engaged in child labor, including an estimated six million in forced labor.
Read moreToday in labor history: George Washington bridge opened
October 1, 2012The George Washington Bridge, a suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River and connecting Manhattan in New York City to Fort Lee in N.J., was officially inaugurated.
Read moreMexican right rams through anti-labor law
October 1, 2012Mexico has had, on paper, progressive labor laws. However, workers have trouble defending their interests even where there is a union.
Read moreFatal work injuries down slightly in 2011
October 1, 2012The number of fatal occupational injuries nationwide dropped to 4,609 in 2011.
Read moreDuquesne University professors say yes to a union
October 1, 2012Professors at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, a prominent Catholic institution, voted to unionize with the Steelworkers. But the struggle isn't over yet.
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