Labor

Air traffic controllers push Senate to confirm FAA chief

November 30, 2012 By Special to People’s World

The Air Traffic Controllers are pushing the Senate to confirm a new permanent chief of the Federal Aviation Administration, Michael Huerta, saying he's been acting administrator long enough.

Jubilant Steelworkers defeat lockout and win gains

November 30, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

A weeklong company lockout at Milbank Manufacturing, a Kansas City, Mo., electrical parts producer, ended when Steelworkers ratified a new contract.

Today in Labor History: Fighting Mary and Mother Jones

November 30, 2012 By Joelle Fishman

On November 30, 1854, "Fighting Mary" Eliza McDowell, also known as the "Angel of the Stockyards," was born in Chicago.

Teamsters confront Bill Gates over sanitation firm’s actions

November 29, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

"It's outrageous that Bill Gates says he supports public health programs, and yet he's the primary owner of a company that locks out its workers."

Ohio city OKs raise for manager, city workers get shafted

November 29, 2012 By Bruce Bostick

The City Council passed a resolution calling on the state to take action against public workers' contracts "so local governments can control their own finances."