Labor
This week in history: Pecan shellers strike in San Antonio
January 29, 2018The original strike leader was Emma Tenayuca, a well-known figure in San Antonio politics and the dominant force in the Workers Alliance, an organization formed by the Communist Party during the Depression.
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Professional tennis players’ union, maybe? Maybe not?
January 26, 2018Pro tennis players get seven percent of the revenue from the four grand slam tournaments. That’s pennies compared to the NBA's union contract that gives players 50 percent.
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Trade merry-go-round: Labor leery of new NAFTA and TPP pacts
January 26, 2018Unions in both the U.S. and Canada are opposing the crafting of trade deals that hurt workers.
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Unions grew by 262K members in 2017, density stays at 10.7 percent
January 19, 2018"Today’s data is more than numbers on a page, it’s a growing movement of working people."
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Labor union women commit to broadening fight against sexual harassment
January 17, 2018“Sexual harassment is an expression of power and we are committed to putting our collective power to fight for progress."
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