Pensions
Today in labor history: 2005 New York transit workers strike
December 20, 2012On December 20, 2005, thousands of workers began what was to be a three-day strike of the New York City transit system over retirement, pension and wage issues.
Read moreLas Vegas Teamsters beat Coke decertification attempt
November 26, 2012Coca-Cola's attempt to get rid of the Teamsters and a union contract in Las Vegas fizzled out like so much bad soda.
Read moreUSPS hiring freeze hurts veterans, postal workers say
November 20, 2012While the USPS was closed on Veterans Day, Portland, Ore. postal employees used their day off to say that if USPS really wants to honor veterans, it should hire them.
Read moreEuropean trade unions unite to oppose cuts
November 15, 2012Workers launched an unprecedented day of coordinated action across Europe Nov. 14, in the biggest fightback yet.
Read moreSteelworkers prevail in contentious negotiations
September 11, 2012"Our members' unwavering solidarity throughout the bargaining process in the face of management's high-risk scare tactics and demands for major cutbacks has been rewarded."
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