Labor
Obama’s NLRB nominee confirmed, but others could face roadblocks
October 30, 2013Today's action by the U.S. Senate confirming Richard Griffin as NLRB general counsel is the final piece needed to ensure a fully functioning National Labor Relations Board.
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Unsafe buses being built in LA with $1.50-per-hour Chinese labor
October 30, 2013The workers have been living in dormitory-style housing for up to six months, getting paid only $1.50 per hour and a $50 a day allowance.
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Today in labor history: Underground Railroad leader Levi Coffin born
October 28, 2013He strongly advocated for aid to the freed slaves to enable them to take their full place in American society.
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U.S. diplomats not pushing Colombia on workers’ rights
October 28, 2013Overburdened U.S. diplomats are not pushing the Colombian government to live up to its written commitments on workers' rights and other rights that Colombia agreed to fulfill.
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Unionized carwash workers in New York win first contracts
October 28, 2013The three-year pacts cover workers at the Webster Car Wash and WCA/Rico Pobre Car Wash in the Bronx and the Jomar Car Wash and Sutphin Car Wash in Queens.
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