Mike Hall

Labor

Golden Gate Bridge workers authorize a strike

August 11, 2014 By Mike Hall

The 450 workers in the 13 unions that comprise the Golden Gate Bridge Labor Coalition have authorized a strike if a new agreement cannot be reached.

Labor

British MPs cry when they tour North Carolina tobacco farm

August 8, 2014 By Mike Hall

Two members of the British Parliament got a first hand look at the deplorable working conditions that thousands of tobacco workers in North Carolina endure.

Labor

Today in labor history: Voting Rights Act signed

August 7, 2014 By Mike Hall

It has been a cornerstone of the civil rights movement, by ensuring that every American citizen, regardless of race or language, has equal access to the vote.

Labor

Union-made snacks encouraged for the 4th of July

July 2, 2014 By Mike Hall

Here's a list of union-made-in-America snacks-from the salty, like Lay's Potato Chips and Cheez-Its, to the sweet, such as Cracker Jacks and Oreos.

Labor

Postal workers in 27 states rally against Staples privatization plan

April 24, 2014 By Mike Hall

Postal Workers members and community allies are rallying today at 50 Staples stores in 27 states as part of a National Day of Action.

Labor

Our Walmart wins some victories for pregnant workers

April 10, 2014 By Mike Hall

It wasn't good luck that brought about workplace changes at Walmart. It was the hard work and the mobilization of workers and community supporters across the nation in Our Walmart.

U.S.

Revive long-term unemployment benefits now

April 8, 2014 By Mike Hall

The Senate passed a bill reviving the program for long-term jobless workers. House leaders have said they won't take up the Senate bill, and Congress is due to leave town for a two-week recess.

Labor

Plant owner gets 20 years in slammer for workers’ deaths

December 3, 2013 By Mike Hall

OSHA's investigation of the 2010 explosion at a gunpowder plant in Colebrook, N.H., resulted in the issuance of 16 willful and more than 30 serious safety violation citations, along with a $1.2 million penalty

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