worker rights
Transit workers: Settlement will strengthen Columbus
July 13, 2012Columbus bus drivers and maintenance workers accepted a new contract, ending a two-day strike against the Central Ohio Transit Authority.
Read moreNOW: Women workers of the world, organize!
July 9, 2012Feminists and labor activists at this month's NOW 2012 National Conference discussed women's roles and rights in the national and global economy.
Read moreToday in labor history: Rally in support of Charleston Five
July 9, 2012On this day in history in 2001, 5,000 demonstrators rallied in support of the Charleston Five.
Read moreAirport workers picket for right to organize
July 9, 2012Workers at several Oakland Airport concessions and their supporters held an informational picket outside the terminal July 6.
Read moreLocked out Con Ed workers demand fair contract
July 6, 2012Negotiations resumed July 5 between Con Edison, the electricity and steam provider for this city and elsewhere, and its workers.
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