Labor
Today in labor history: George Washington bridge opened
October 1, 2012The George Washington Bridge, a suspension bridge spanning the Hudson River and connecting Manhattan in New York City to Fort Lee in N.J., was officially inaugurated.
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Mexican right rams through anti-labor law
October 1, 2012Mexico has had, on paper, progressive labor laws. However, workers have trouble defending their interests even where there is a union.
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Fatal work injuries down slightly in 2011
October 1, 2012The number of fatal occupational injuries nationwide dropped to 4,609 in 2011.
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Duquesne University professors say yes to a union
October 1, 2012Professors at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, a prominent Catholic institution, voted to unionize with the Steelworkers. But the struggle isn't over yet.
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Under death threats, Mexican labor leader leaves country
September 28, 2012Blanca Velasquez left the country this month and suspended a two-year legal battle she has had with the government, according to the AFL-CIO's Solidarity Center.
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