Strike
Today in labor history: Soldiers flee striking Pittsburgh workers
July 19, 2013On this day in 1877 during the Great Railroad strike, workers in Pittsburgh forced soldiers sent to quell the job action to flee the city.
Read moreGeneral strike brings Athens to a standstill
July 17, 2013Tens of thousands of Greek workers walked off the job today and rallied in front of parliament in a huge protest against government plans to sack public-sector staff.
Read moreToday in labor history: 1934 San Francisco longshoremen strike
July 16, 2013The International Longshoremen's Association led the battle for better pay and better hours.
Read moreConcession staff protest working for peanuts
June 21, 2013Concession workers at San Francisco's AT&T Park, home of the Giants baseball team, are protesting lousy pay and attacks on health benefits.
Read moreTarget stores the target of two-day strike
June 12, 2013Workers who clean Target and other retail stores in the Twin Cities held a two-day strike.
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