Labor
Today in black history: Anti-slavery activist Frederick Douglass born
February 14, 2014He became a leader of the abolitionist movement after escaping slavery in 1838, and went on to become an excellent lecturer and writer.
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Tennessee paper pushes Koch-connected anti-union message ahead of UAW vote
February 13, 2014A misleading op-ed co-written by a Koch and ALEC ally, falsely claimed creating a union in a local Volkswagen plant would negatively impact the state economy and plant relations.
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Government workers march on Capitol Hill
February 13, 2014Hundreds of AFGE members marched on Capitol Hill on Feb. 11 campaigning for national and union causes.
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Today in labor history: Atheists and religious alike celebrate “Darwin Day”
February 12, 2014People worldwide are celebrating Darwin's life.
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L & M nurses and tech workers win a contract
February 12, 2014The 800 workers stood strong and with a broad array of public support forced the administration of the community hospital to end the lockout.
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