worker rights – Page 116

President seeks hike in extended federal jobless benefits

February 5, 2015 By PAI

Proposals would improve the solvency of state programs, reach more workers in need, and make the UI program more responsive to economic downturns.

Union oil workers to rally at Shell headquarters

February 5, 2015 By Special to People’s World

USW members account for about 64 percent of the country's oil refining capacity, and more locations could soon join the strike if necessary.

Immokalee workers receive presidential medal

February 4, 2015 By Ben Markeson

The CIW has "organized communities, stood by tomato workers for more than 20 years, and changed the face of this industry."

Oil workers begin largest strike since 1980

February 2, 2015 By Combined Sources

The USW called for its refinery workers to stage their walkout after negotiations with Shell Oil Co. broke down less than two weeks after they began.

Los Angeles standing up to raise minimum wage

February 2, 2015 By David Trujillo

Supporters of the Raise the Wage Campaign, including church organizations, students groups, seniors, immigrant right groups, unions and labor leaders rallied at City Hall in LA.