Combined Sources

U.S.

Chicago “Mayor 1%” Rahm Emanuel forced into runoff

February 26, 2015 By Combined Sources

Money can buy Rahm Emanuel a lot of things but it couldn't buy him love, at least not from the voters here in the Feb. 24 primary race for mayor.

Labor

Walmart’s raise for workers “proof collective action works”

February 20, 2015 By Combined Sources

Walmart announced today it was giving its lowest-wage workers a raise to at least $9 an hour by April and $10 an hour by 2016.

Labor

Workers in Ohio and Indiana join USW strike against oil industry

February 10, 2015 By Combined Sources

"Management cannot continue to resist allowing workers a stronger voice on issues that could very well make the difference between life and death for too many of them."

Labor

Oil workers begin largest strike since 1980

February 2, 2015 By Combined Sources

The USW called for its refinery workers to stage their walkout after negotiations with Shell Oil Co. broke down less than two weeks after they began.

Labor

McDonald’s workers sue fast food giant over racial and sexual discrimination

January 23, 2015 By Combined Sources

McDonald's workers who were fired last year after being told, "There are too many black people [working] in the store."

U.S.

Breaking news: Obama freeing remaining three of Cuba 5

December 17, 2014 By Combined Sources

The remaining three of the Cuba 5 are being freed in a new deal between President Obama and Cuban president Raul Castro.

U.S.

Black Friday Walmart strikes biggest ever (with video)

December 2, 2014 By Combined Sources

Walmart employees' fight for justice and an end to retaliation reached a new level on Friday, with an estimated 1,600 actions and strikes.

Labor

Walmart workers sound alarm on hunger issues, announce Black Friday plans

November 21, 2014 By Combined Sources

"The fight against income inequality starts at Walmart. We are proud to stand with Walmart workers this Black Friday to speak out for fair pay and respect."

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