women's rights
Today in labor history: Kennedy signs bill to overcome sexism in pay
June 10, 2013On this day in 1963, President John F. Kennedy passed the Equal Pay Act aimed at eliminating unequal pay for women.
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Venezuela to pay pensions to full-time mothers
May 28, 2013The Chavistas' new labor law gives "recognition to non-salaried work traditionally done by women," part of the struggle towards economic redistribution.
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Unions celebrate 20th anniversary of family leave
February 8, 2013Unionists and women's leaders celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act by lauding the law and campaigning for the next step.
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Panel: Media consolidation hurts women
January 25, 2013Media consolidation and cross-ownership, where fewer big conglomerates determine the information Americans see, shuts out women and minorities.
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Women take lead in Seneca Falls, Selma, Stonewall journey
January 24, 2013Women of all ages, colors, national origins and class status were a critical piece of the coalition that propelled President Barack Obama into his second term.
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