Labor
Sherrod Brown, others talk green industrial revolution
December 10, 2013When it comes to the transformation of the global economy from high-carbon, polluting energy sources to a more sustainable future, the U.S. risks falling behind.
Read moreToday in labor history: UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
December 10, 2013Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favorable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment.
Read moreToday in labor history: Exposé on King Leopold II bribing Senate
December 9, 2013On December 9, 1906, the New York American newspaper reported Belgian King Leopold II of Belgium bribed the U.S. Senate commission on the Congo to recommend support of his Congo Free State project .
Read moreFighting for fast food workers in Silicon Valley
December 9, 2013Around 50 representatives of labor and community groups rallied Dec. 5 in support of workers at a McDonald's here as part of the national day of action for fast food workers.
Read moreUnion-made in America holiday gift guide
December 9, 2013Searching for that perfect holiday gift? Check out this Made in America, union-made gift guide.
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