workers rights – Page 96

30,000 protest “right to work” for less in Michigan

December 11, 2012 By John Rummel And John Wojcik

The 58 Republicans who rammed through a 'right to work' for less bill were dwarfed by the 30,000 who descended today on the State Capitol to protest their assault on union rights.

Today in labor history: Workers take power in Kiev

December 11, 2012 By Special to People’s World

On December 11, 1905, in support of the worker uprising and general strike in Moscow, the Council of Workers' Deputies of Kiev decided to stage a mass uprising against oppressive czarist rule.

Labor Department: much more to be done on job safety

December 11, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The Labor Department's Inspector General is still finding holes in enforcement programs of the Mine Safety and Health Administration and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Massey exec cops a plea in mine explosion that killed 29

December 4, 2012 By Gavin Mays

A high-ranking official at Massey Energy Co, will plead guilty to one misdemeanor count of conspiracy to violate federal mine safety and health standards as part of a plea bargain.

Garment workers protest deadly fire at Walmart-linked factory

November 27, 2012 By Teresa Albano

While actions took place in U.S. supporting Walmart workers, 112 garment workers in Bangladesh were killed in a factory fire as they reportedly worked overtime for American clothing retailers, including Walmart.