Solidarity
Letter Carriers cite huge need in 21st annual food drive
May 6, 2013Letter Carriers from coast to coast will collect non-perishable food on their 21st annual food drive, on Saturday, May 11. The food is distributed locally, to "free food" pantries, homeless shelters, and other institutions that feed...
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Thousands in San Jose call for immigration reform and workers’ rights
May 3, 2013Calls for justice for immigrants and rights for workers rang out all across San Jose as thousands marched three miles from predominantly Latino east San Jose to a rally at San Jose City Hall.
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May Day, a day for international labor solidarity
May 2, 2013What made May 1st special was the broad cross section of Michigan labor and faith leaders who proudly celebrated May Day.
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30,000 march down Broadway in New York May Day event
May 2, 2013Some 30,000 flag-waving demonstrators marched down Broadway here on May Day demanding labor rights and immigration reform.
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Today in labor history: Mother Jones was born May 1, 1837
May 1, 2013Mary Harris "Mother" Jones was an Irish-American schoolteacher and dressmaker who became a labor and community organizer. A fiery orator, brave and determined heroine to millions of workers.
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