worker rights

PW in the streets: Do fast food workers deserve $15?

November 13, 2015 By Chauncey K. Robinson

People's World took it to the streets, asking the question, "Do fast food workers deserve $15 an hour and the right to unionize?"

Fight for $15 comes to Palm Coast, Florida

November 12, 2015 By Joshua Leclair

In one of Florida's newer retiree communities, activists rallied in support of the national day of action for Fight for $15.

Thousands across the nation march in “Fight For 15 NOW!” picketlines

November 12, 2015 By Tim Wheeler

"It is important to raise the wages for all of us: on payday workers may be able to pay the rent but can't pay for food."

Report details retirement insecurity for workers, decadent pensions for CEOs

November 10, 2015 By Leo Gerard

It results from the persistent demand by CEOs that all wealth get deposited in their pockets.

Fast food workers wage biggest-ever strike Nov. 10

November 10, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Fast-food workers will wage their biggest-ever strike Tuesday - one year from Election Day - with walkouts hitting a record 270 cities from Detroit to Denver.