worker rights
Working during the holidays? Know your rights
December 12, 2013This time of year, many people hold temporary or part-time jobs helping retailers and other businesses with the heavy demands of the busy holiday shopping season.
Read moreJobs with Justice relaunches with new website and bigger agenda
December 12, 2013"As the new Jobs With Justice, we are leading the fight for workers' rights and an economy that benefits everyone."
Read moreFast food strikes to happen in 100 cities Thursday
December 2, 2013CHICAGO - Fast food workers in at least 100 cities are planning to walk off the job this Thursday in what organizers describe as the largest strike action yet in their drive for higher pay.
Read moreNation rallies behind Walmart workers
December 2, 2013The nation rallied behind Walmart workers Nov. 29, turning the traditional Black Friday shopping day into mass protests at 1,500 locations across the country.
Read moreVideo: Chicago Walmart workers arrested on Black Friday
December 2, 2013Watch the video of Walmart workers and their supporters standing up for good wages and against Walmart abuse.
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