Labor

Workers of the world unite for health care, pensions and wages

On Labor Day, Sept. 3, tens of thousands of Southland union members, their families and supporters representing over 50 unions will march together on the streets of Wilmington, Calif., to honor Labor Day, and call attention...

CARTOON: Coal will be mined safely

A must-see play, union-made

THEATER REVIEW Buried: The Sago Mine Disaster Written by Jerry Starr Music by Anne Feeney Directed by Dale Morris I recently attended a reading of “Buried: The Sago Mine Disaster” as part of the San Diego...

Immigrant workers stand up and win

CHICAGO — Ten days after walking off their jobs, immigrant workers at Cygnus Corp.’s soap factory here scored a victory by being hired back without reprisals and with an increase in pay. An executive from Cygnus’...

Fired nurses testify for patient safety

MESQUITE, Texas — A panel of community leaders here heard testimony on the health care situation in North Texas on Aug. 15. The firing of three registered nurses who stood up for patient safety in spite...