Labor

Today in labor history: Samuel Gompers dies at the age of 74

December 13, 2012 By Special to People’s World

Gompers died December 13, 1924. He served as president of the American Federation of Labor from 1886 to 1894 and from 1895 to his death.

Missourians: Real deficit is the jobs deficit

December 13, 2012 By Tony Pecinovsky

"We cannot cut our way to job creation," the Rev. Roosevelt Broadnax told labor and community allies.

Signed in secret, Michigan law takes effect in April

December 13, 2012 By Mike Hall

The "right to work for less" law can be overturned.

Union reps warn of “devastating” budget cuts

December 13, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The unions and their allies have launched campaigns against the budget cutting ideas, contacting lawmakers both in D.C. and at home.

Badgers find Palermo pizza hard to swallow

December 11, 2012 By Joseph Zimmermann

Palermo's factory workers banded together and presented their employer with a petition stating their intent to unionize so they could effectively discuss issues of safety, health and wages.