Labor
Labor board seeks quick action to stop firing of union organizers
October 26, 2010Five companies, ranging from a private school in Portland, Ore., Kaiser Permanente, were issued injunctions forcing them to stop illegally firing workers trying to form unions.
Read more“Without Ted Strickland I wouldn’t have my job”
October 25, 2010"Many pronounced the cause hopeless, but fortunately we had the support of this community and we had the support of Gov. Strickland."
Read moreFor Connecticut voters a stark choice
October 21, 2010The fight is on in this state, but an intensive campaign by union members knocking on the doors of their co-workers' homes to talk about the elections is breaking through the right-wing noise.
Read moreLabor, hip hop forge vote alliance
October 21, 2010In the latest move to activate the youth vote American Rights at Work and Respect my Vote! 2010 have teamed up on a video and photo campaign.
Read moreNew report highlights wage theft, bad working conditions
October 21, 2010The San Francisco-based Chinese Progressive Association last month released a far-reaching report on the problems faced by restaurant workers in Chinatown.
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