worker rights
Oregon transit workers ratify first pact in 10 years
November 13, 2014Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757 in Portland, Ore., ratified a new union contract at the area transit agency, TriMet.
Read moreWalmart workers react to New York Times expose on understaffing
November 12, 2014In response to the New York Times story today, Walmart workers are again calling for full-time hours and better scheduling.
Read moreVoters speak: A resounding victory for paid sick days nationwide
November 7, 2014The lesson from Tuesday could not be clearer: No worker should have to choose between missing a day's pay and caring for their health.
Read moreNLRB rejects right-to-work crowd’s attempt to use health care ruling vs. union drive
November 5, 2014The case involves the SEIU's attempt to organize contingent faculty at Pacific Lutheran University.
Read moreSpeakers advocate massive education campaign about value of unions
November 4, 2014Labor must launch a massive education campaign about the value of unions, to counter right wing propaganda and to forestall deepening nationwide cynicism.
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