worker rights – Page 173

Indiana ‘right to work’ law headed for court showdown

October 22, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Indiana's newly enacted so-called "right to work" law, which deprives unions of money they need to represent workers, is headed for a showdown in state courts.

Labor launches national boycott of American Crystal Sugar

October 15, 2012 By John Wojcik

"We have to do something dramatic to call attention to what has become a common form of warfare against workers."

Silicon Valley protests Hyatt abuse of women

October 15, 2012 By Henry Millstein

A broad cross section of Silicon Valley joined Hyatt hotel workers in front of the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara last week, speaking out against Hyatt's abuse of women workers.

Workers, students protest Walmart across the U.S.

October 15, 2012 By Ben Markeson

"Walmart is the biggest employer in the country and they have some of the lowest and most stagnant wages in the country, and that needs to change."

Chipotle signs “Fair Food” pact with Immokalee workers

October 9, 2012 By Ben Markeson

Following a six-year struggle, the CIW signed an agreement Oct. 4 with Chipotle Mexican Grill, ending their campaign against the company.