workers rights

Louisiana workers say union jobs break down barriers

July 21, 2011 By John Wojcik

The bosses don't want lots of union workers because they tend to break down the racial divide that has slowed progress in this part of the country ever since the end of the Civil War.

Unionists tell NLRB of election delays, management intimidation

July 19, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg

Unionists joined a parade of witnesses in the first of two days of NLRB hearings on its proposed rules to streamline union elections. Most of the witnesses were lawyers, including from several notorious union-busting firms.

Wisconsin recalls, round one: Dems sweep

July 14, 2011 By Mark Gruenberg And Dominique Paul Noth

Despite GOP shenanigans, labor-backed Democratic State Senate hopefuls swept six races in the first round of Wisconsin's state recall elections.

“Working dead” take over San Jose City Hall

July 8, 2011 By Luis Rivas

Several young activists dressed as zombies spent the night on the steps in front of City Hall to participate in the following day's City Council meeting.

For California’s farm workers, justice delayed

July 7, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

California Gov. Jerry Brown surprised many when he vetoed a law needed to ensure that farm workers could actually practice their rights.