worker rights
Labor and business economists call “right to work” unworkable
February 7, 2012A pro-labor economist is saying that Republicans who think "right to work" laws will stimulate the economy in their states are dead wrong.
Read moreRon Paul, “progressive”?
February 7, 2012Paul stands against workers' rights and unions in every form and stands up for the "right" of corporations to rule "freely" over "their" workforce.
Read moreSix months after lockout, workers stage ‘back to work’ action at American Crystal Sugar
February 3, 2012The union's action came after the latest federal mediation session ended with American Crystal Sugar continuing to insist on its July 28, 2011 contract offer-which union members voted down 90-10 percent.
Read more“Right to Work” for less passes, Indiana’s workers refuse to give up
February 1, 2012Many working people gathered in Indianapolis over the past few weeks to stand up against this legislation.
Read moreWorkers want tax-dodger Verizon to settle contract dispute
January 27, 2012Several hundred CWA Local 1101 Verizon workers and their supporters rallied Jan. 26 in front of 140 West Street to say, "Settle our contract!"
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