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In Wisconsin, Labor Day is more significant than ever

August 18, 2015 By Dominique Paul Noth

My step-dad explained to me what Labor Day as a national holiday was really meant to signify: the 8 hour day, safe working conditions and decent pay.

Report: Unemployment insurance fails workers with volatile schedules

August 4, 2015 By Special to People’s World

In many service sector jobs, including food service and retail, workers often experience volatile schedules that wildly fluctuate from week-to-week and wreak havoc on their lives.

Federal judge upholds NLRB union election rules

August 4, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

The rules helped reduce the time available to businesses and union-busting "consultants" to illegally intimidate, spy on, harass and fire workers for exercising their rights.

Illinois GOP governor solicits retirees as strikebreakers

August 4, 2015 By David Kreisman

Rauner also failed to deny reports that he is considering calling on the Illinois National Guard to replace state workers in the event of a lockout or strike.

Minnesota, workers want AT&T to comply with state paid leave law

July 28, 2015 By Barb Kucera

Corporate defiance by AT&T led members of CWA and their families to rally outside the U.S. Courthouse in Minneapolis on July 17.