unions

Union complaint leads to OSHA move against Republic Steel

August 15, 2013 By PAI

A Steelworkers complaint led the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to swoop down, earlier this year, on the Republic Steel plant in Canton, Ohio.

Pro-union panelists call for labor outreach to blacks and youth

August 15, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

"Our issues can be overcome. Diversity is a great strength."

Philadelphia charter school teachers rally for unionization

August 14, 2013 By Sean Kitchen

"Having the support of parents, alumni, teachers, and community groups means so much. We are forming a union to provide a better education for our students."

Painters uncover serious lead poisoning threat to St. Louis kids

August 14, 2013 By Ed Finkelstein

The St. Louis city school system hired the prime contractor, Raineri Construction, to renovate the two schools where there are special facilities for pregnant teens.

Miners’ protest against Peabody continues despite settlement

August 13, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The union is continuing its fight for retired miners and their families in the courts, in Congress and through community action.