workers rights – Page 53

AFSCME grows by 90,000 since January

July 15, 2014 By John Wojcik

The union sees its successful organizing campaign as a clear indication that face-to-face organizing is the proper response to what has been an onslaught of attacks on public service workers.

“Death Blow to Jim Crow” comes highly recommended

July 15, 2014 By Tony Pecinovsky

At its peak, the National Negro Congress (NNC) included over 3,000 civic, religious, fraternal, labor and community organizations representing millions people.

UAW officially charters new union local at Chattanooga Volkswagen

July 11, 2014 By John Wojcik

Company assurance to the union notwithstanding, the UAW still has to deal with rightwing politicians in Tennessee who don't want to see any unions in their state.

Union and mayor agree on contract for 121,000 NYC workers

July 11, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The DC37 pact, which covers workers at 53 locals, is important as a potential pacesetter for other unions in the Big Apple.

New contract to give low-paid Johns Hopkins workers hefty raises

July 11, 2014 By PAI

"This is an important victory for patients and workers all across Baltimore, Johns Hopkins Hospital sets the standard for healthcare and that standard has just been raised."