Wages
The fight for $15: A new labor movement is born
April 20, 2015Apr. 15 was more than the usual day of demonstrations. It was a turning point in the unity, politics, and organization of the movement to end inequality.
Read moreWorkers sue Walmart for retaliatory store closings
April 20, 2015"It is no accident that they shut down our store, which has been a one of the most successful centers for organizing."
Read moreLA women on hunger strike for $15 at mayor’s door
April 17, 2015"We are bringing this fight to the doors of the mayor and city council members, telling them what they are proposing is not enough."
Read moreLow wage strikes and protests biggest in U.S. history
April 16, 2015Low-wage workers in over 200 cities, backed by the nation's unions, walked off their jobs or joined protesters yesterday from one end of the nation to the other.
Read moreLow wage workers rally at Connecticut state capitol
April 16, 2015The beautiful, sunny day put an extra spring in the steps of the protesters who chanted, "What do we want? - 15!, When do we want it - Now!"
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