Labor

Environmental and union leaders say unity is a must

April 17, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Unionists and environmentalists face common enemies - in corporate suites and Congress.

One of the nation’s longest lockouts comes to an end

April 16, 2013 By John Wojcik

Union workers at American Crystal Sugar plants in Minnesota, North Dakota and Iowa expect to return to work soon now that they approved a contract last Saturday.

Today in labor history: A. Phillip Randolph was born

April 15, 2013 By Special to People’s World

Randolph played a leading role in the fight for civil and labor rights, from the 1930s through the 1960s.

Today in labor history: Songwriter, activist Florence Reece is born

April 12, 2013 By Blake Skylar

She is best known for having written the folk song "Which Side Are You On?," which she wrote at the age of twelve while her father was out on strike with other coal miners.

Postal unions welcome continuation of Saturday deliveries

April 11, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

But the unions added saving Saturday is not enough. Postal Workers President Cliff Guffey said Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe still want to speed up mail sorting center closures.