worker rights
Massey manager charged with hiding cause of mine deaths
November 29, 2012Prosecutors charged Massey Energy mine manager David C. Hughart with covering up defiance of safety regulations and resulting dangerous conditions from government inspectors.
Read moreDomestic workers, invisible no more
November 29, 2012Until recently, the situation of domestic workers - nannies, caregivers, housecleaners, etc. - has largely stayed below the radar.
Read moreLas Vegas Teamsters beat Coke decertification attempt
November 26, 2012Coca-Cola's attempt to get rid of the Teamsters and a union contract in Las Vegas fizzled out like so much bad soda.
Read moreWalmart workers strike on Black Friday
November 26, 2012The walkout was one of dozens against the retail giant across the nation protesting Walmart's bully tactics aimed at silencing the "OUR Walmart" worker upsurge.
Read moreOakland port and airport workers strike over unfair labor practices
November 26, 2012The night before the strike, hundreds of port workers, union and community supporters gathered at the airport to launch the action.
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