workers rights
Thousands in San Jose call for immigration reform and workers’ rights
May 3, 2013Calls for justice for immigrants and rights for workers rang out all across San Jose as thousands marched three miles from predominantly Latino east San Jose to a rally at San Jose City Hall.
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Today in labor history: Mother Jones was born May 1, 1837
May 1, 2013Mary Harris "Mother" Jones was an Irish-American schoolteacher and dressmaker who became a labor and community organizer. A fiery orator, brave and determined heroine to millions of workers.
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Students and pizza workers unite!
April 30, 2013The University of Wisconsin at Madison has been at the center of an ongoing dispute between workers rights activists and the Palermo's frozen pizza company.
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5 things you need to know about the ‘Comp Time’ bill
April 30, 2013If you are one of the millions of workers who count on overtime to stretch your paycheck, it's time to tell House Republicans, "Don't cut my overtime with your so-called Working Families Flexibility Act."
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Today in labor history: Report on equal pay for women
April 29, 2013The special representative to the National War Labor Board issued a report setting forth provisions respecting wage rates for women working in war industries.
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