Labor

Today in labor history: Rubber workers start huge sit-down strike

January 29, 2014 By Special to People’s World

The sit-down tactic proved extremely effective. Workers literally sat in at their jobs and refused to leave. As a result, the company was unable to hire scab replacements.

Connecticut child care providers voting on their first union contract

January 29, 2014 By Joelle Fishman

Home child care workers in Connecticut are poised to win their first union contract, with a vote count scheduled for Feb. 14.

Justices: Collective bargaining determines pay for putting on protective gear

January 29, 2014 By PAI

In a 9-0 decision on Jan. 27, justices said time used in taking off and putting on the gear is a bargainable subject under labor law.

Thousands jam Pennsylvania’s capital to protest union-killing bill

January 28, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Thousands jammed the streets around the State Capitol building here today to protest the latest in a sting of attempts by state Republicans to kill union rights for public workers and eventually all workers in Pennsylvania.

Our daughters deserve better than 77 percent of a man’s pay

January 27, 2014 By Matt Murray

There is no denying that in spite of our best efforts, women continue to be discriminated against in the workplace.