Labor
Union workers craft the Oreo cookie – America’s 100-year favorite
March 6, 2012Oreos - with their dark chocolate shells and creamy white center - have been a household name for a long time. Today marks the 100th anniversary of the sandwich cookies, reports the AFL-CIO blog.
Read moreU. Virginia students on solidarity hunger strike
March 1, 2012Students at the University of Virginia this morning began the 12th day of their hunger strike in support of higher wages for university workers.
Read moreU.S.-Mexico labor alliance calls for end to persecution of Mexican workers
February 29, 2012Trade unionists from swore mutual support and solidarity for the struggle of Mexico's workers to fight neoliberal economic policies.
Read moreU.S. report backs Steelworker warning on oil supply
February 29, 2012Now, the Steelworkers say, it's up to the government to do something about it.
Read moreVan Halen’s new pro-union ‘Tattoo’
February 28, 2012Classic rockers Van Halen are back with their first new studio album ("A Different Kind of Truth") in 14 years. And the album's lead single, "Tattoo," is a pretty important pro-union shout-out.
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