worker rights
Non-union workers strike California hotel
August 17, 2010In a first for their industry, workers at a non-union hotel went out on a one-day strike Aug. 9 to protest years of being denied the right to take breaks.
Read moreWarehouse workers suffer while Wal-Mart rakes in cash
August 17, 2010Tory Moore, from Kankakee, Ill., worked as a temp warehouse worker for six years before he was fired in December 2009, after standing up for his rights.
Read more“Fun work experience” turns to nightmare at liquor superstore
August 16, 2010"Leading alcoholic beverage-lifestyle" superstore BevMo! offers job-seekers "fun, fast-paced and constantly changing work experiences" - but workers say the reality is different.
Read moreU.S. files labor rights complaint against Guatemala
August 6, 2010The complaint, filed last week, is the first time the U.S. has pursued a labor rights case against a free-trade partner.
Read moreObama asks labor to help prevent GOP takeover
August 5, 2010WASHINGTON - President Obama spent the morning of his birthday asking labor leaders to do everything they can to prevent a Republican takeover of Congress in November.
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