workers rights – Page 44

Today in labor history: Federal workers gain the right to join unions

January 12, 2015 By Special to People’s World

On January 17, 1962, President John Kennedy signs Executive Order 10988, recognizing the right of federal employees to bargain collectively.

AFL-CIO urges Obama to promote human rights on both sides of the border

January 7, 2015 By Mike Hall

Trumka called on Obama to prioritize protecting human rights, addressing public corruption and impunity, reducing growing inequality and building shared prosperity.

“The Country of the (Growing) Blind”

January 6, 2015 By Kelly Sinclair

Today, all of us can be ordinary citizens, using the singular eye of smartphones, blogs, and shares, to expand everyone's vision.

Year-end legislative rush may produce little for workers

December 11, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Congress' year-end rush to approve a massive spending bill for the rest of fiscal 2015, and to extend a hodge-podge of special tax breaks, may produce little for workers.

What’s outrageous? Poverty wages! (with video)

December 9, 2014 By Rossana Cambron

Fast food strikers and supporters danced in front of a Downtown Los Angeles McDonald's on December 2, chanting, "If we don't get it, shut it down!"