unions

Union protests Obama’s nomination of Pritzker

May 28, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Saying Hyatt Hotel magnate Penny Pritzker destroys jobs, Unite Here members crowded into the back of a Senate hearing room to show the union opposes her nomination as U.S. Commerce Secretary.

Today in labor history: Rochester general strike

May 28, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The strike was precipitated when city workers were summarily fired after attempting to form a union.

Walker not welcome in Connecticut!

May 23, 2013 By Joelle Fishman

"Not only did I lose my job, many people with an education are unemployed in Wisconsin because there are no jobs to be had now. Scott Walker, go home!"

Today in labor history: Debs imprisoned

May 22, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Labor activist Eugene V. Debs was imprisoned May 22, 1895, for his role in the Pullman strike.

AFL-CIO hails vote on immigration bill, vows work to improve

May 22, 2013 By Richard Trumka

"This reflects an enormous step toward healing an injustice, the deportation crisis that has wrecked families, communities, and workplaces for far too long."