discrimination
This week in history: Robert Clifton Weaver, first Black U.S. Cabinet member
January 19, 2016Weaver noted there was a great difference between the income of most African Americans and the cost of living.
Read moreNLRB casting jaundiced eye against forced arbitrations
January 6, 2016If you signed an employment contract in the past 15 years, you likely also signed away your rights to sue your employer if you get fired for bad reasons.
Read moreStraight outta everywhere: Learning to listen in the “racial conversation”
December 29, 2015The white dominant culture is more interested in critiquing the rap music rather than critiquing the conditions to which the music bears witness.
Read moreToday in history: Rosa Parks takes a stand by sitting down
December 1, 2015Rosa Parks risked physical abuse, arrest and jail because she was part of a growing movement of African Americans sick and tired of discrimination and racism.
Read morePope’s visit will elevate discussion on income inequality and wages
September 4, 2015Labor has joined faith and civic organizations to ensure that Pope Francis' message on inclusion, solidarity and equality is amplified during his visit to the U.S. during the third week of September.
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