Labor
New York teacher exposes results of Republican takeover of public education
June 30, 2006“This is the first time toilet paper inspired me to write an article,” says our correspondent, a United Federation of Teachers delegate. “I was working at the committee on special education writing a psychological report. I...
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Congress rejects minimum wage hike
June 30, 2006WASHINGTON — The House and Senate refusal to approve a small increase in the minimum wage proves that the Republican majority is “morally bankrupt” and should be removed from office next Nov. 7. So said AFL-CIO...
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Banner day for Washington health care activists
June 23, 2006Workers’Correspondence United for National Health Care and Whatcom County (Wash.) Jobs with Justice held a successful Health Care Day of Action in Whatcom and Skagit counties June 7. During evening rush hour, 70 people participated at...
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CLUW fights for family leave
June 23, 2006Big business tried to keep the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) from becoming law in 1993. Now the business lobby is trying to dismantle one of this era’s most family-friendly reforms, says the Coalition of...
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New Haven demands justice for janitors
June 23, 2006NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Over 1,000 janitors and their supporters gathered here June 15 to say the time has come for janitors in New Haven to become union members. “You cannot live on the wages you...
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