workers rights
Michigan says “Stand up for democracy”
March 2, 2012"In this country we are not supposed to have czars or dictators, we are supposed to have elected officials we can hold accountable."
Read moreGeorgia sheriff condemns proposed anti-picketing law
March 2, 2012At a press conference yesterday, leaders of numerous civil rights, community, faith, environmental and labor organizations also condemned the bill.
Read moreFederal judge rules ban on project labor agreements unconstitutional
March 2, 2012U.S. District Judge Victoria Roberts ruled against Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, who signed the new law banning the agreements.
Read morePublic workers leader calls for united action to save union, civil rights
March 2, 2012"You gave voice to what I have been feeling for so long," exclaimed several participants in response to a speech by Raglan George.
Read moreOSHA fines firms who sent exploited foreign students to Hershey plant
March 1, 2012OSHA hit two firms that exploited foreign students at a Hershey candy plant with job safety violations and fines totaling $288,000.
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