workers rights – Page 83

Today in labor history: Congress passes notorious Sedition Act

May 16, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On May 16, 1918, Congress passed the Sedition Act, leading to the arrest, imprisonment, execution and deportation of dozens of unionists, anarchists and communists.

Iraqi unions still repressed

May 15, 2013 By Press Associates

Nine years after the Bush government invaded Iraq and overthrew Saddam Hussein, Iraqi unions are still repressed and toiling under the former ruler's labor law, a U.S. unionist who recently toured there says.

Today in labor history: Freedom Riders attacked in Alabama

May 14, 2013 By Special to People’s World

On May 14, 1961, Freedom Riders were brutally attacked by violent, well-armed and organized mobs of Klansmen and other terrorists in Anniston and Birmingham, Ala., with the support of local law enforcement and politicians.

AFL-CIO: Penalize Bangladesh until it protects workers

May 14, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

The AFL-CIO is demanding the U.S. government yank trade preferences from Bangladesh until that South Asian nation really shows a commitment to protecting its workers.

NY City Council passes family leave

May 14, 2013 By Press Associates

By a 45-3 margin, the NYC Council on May 8 passed a bill mandating paid sick or family leave for millions of workers in thousands of businesses. The margin can override any threatened mayoral veto.