Labor – Page 1082 – People's World

Tobacco workers exposed to human rights abuse

October 27, 2011 By Blake Skylar

Farm workers face job-related hazards, including heat stroke, pesticide, and acute nicotine poisoning.

California car wash workers win union contract

October 26, 2011 By Blake Skylar

On Tuesday, workers at Bonus Car Wash in Santa Monica, Calif. reached a contract, becoming the first-ever Southern California car wash to unionize, reported the AFL-CIO.

Firefighters rally Browns fans against Issue 2

October 26, 2011 By Rick Nagin

Firefighters rallied tens of thousands of fans at last Sunday's football game between the Cleveland Browns and Seattle Seahawks.

SEIU leader: Americans, South Africans face similar challenges

October 25, 2011 By Barb Kucera

It appears both the U.S. and South Africa are discussing simliar issues such as rising income inequality and the challenges of advancing a progressive agenda.

NY labor and Occupy Wall Street unity grows

October 25, 2011 By Gabe Falsetta

From one end of Zuccotti Park to another announcements were made about a march in solidarity with Verizon workers - then over 200 marched to Verizon headquarters at 140 West Street where Communication Workers of America...