Labor

Today in labor history: César Chávez born in 1927

March 31, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Chávez was also an early environmentalist, warning the public of the devastating effects of pesticides on both farmworkers and consumers.

Missouri unionists, businesses, officials mobilize vs. ‘right-to-work’

March 30, 2015 By PAI

They packed the Small Business Committee hearing room and offered detailed testimony on the benefits of unionization and the harm such a law would cause.

Wisconsin companies join the fight against right-to-work-for-less

March 30, 2015 By Dominique Paul Noth

Businesses even say they will move out of state in order to avoid the law's negative effects on their bottom lines.

Illinois Gov. Rauner’s anti-labor ploy actually boosts a union local

March 26, 2015 By Pablo Ros

When many working families are facing hardship and workers' rights are under attack, solidarity is still our best defense.

Danny Glover tells young unionists they are making history

March 25, 2015 By Earchiel Johnson

"Each generation makes its own history... We need your voices here now more than ever."