Labor
Today in labor history: Maritime strikers killed in New Orleans port
June 11, 2012Ninety-nine years ago today, police opened fire on striking maritime workers outside the headquarters of United Fruit Company in New Orleans, La.
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Today in labor history: D.C. restaurants integrate
June 8, 2012It was on June 8, 1953 that the tide turned in favor of racial equality, and the prejudicial policies of Washington restaurants were expressly forbidden.
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Iranian union leader calls for workers’ solidarity
June 7, 2012Due to my trade union activities, I was arrested and incarcerated. I was brutally attacked and beaten during my arrest, and severely afflicted, physically and psychologically.
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In Missouri, some Republicans help stop anti-union push
June 7, 2012A dozen or so Republicans signaled their leadership that they wanted no part of the anti-union agenda.
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After Wisconsin, unions say they’re in for the long haul
June 7, 2012The nation's union presidents emphasized the positive impact of mobilizing union members nationwide for politics after the bitterly contested Wisconsin recall election.
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