Wages
Santa Clara council backs Hyatt workers
August 22, 2013Dozens of Hyatt workers and community supporters packed the City Council chambers on Monday to speak in favor of a resolution.
Read moreBooming Silicon Valley economy hides rising social inequality
August 20, 2013While fueling a new source of profits for Wall Street, working families are not enjoying the benefits of California's Silicon Valley economic resurgence.
Read moreRural letter carriers union protests proposed cutbacks
August 15, 2013"The Postal Service has upheld a personal and professional standard of service, delivering to every household nationwide six days a week."
Read moreResidents say poverty wages will not resurrect Detroit
July 23, 2013Only blocks from city hall, a Friday afternoon picket line at the Crowne Plaza Hotel symbolizes the fight taking place in this city.
Read moreD.C. fast food workers strike, wage complaints reach White House
July 19, 2013WASHINGTON - Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., has taken the plight of the nation's low-paid fast food workers - specifically those who toil in eateries in federal buildings - straight to the top of the nation's political...
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