Labor

Today in labor history: Textile workers ambushed

September 14, 2012 By Special to People’s World

The AFL-CIO expanded Wiggins' grave marker in 1979, to include the phrase, "She died carrying the torch of social justice."

Editor Tim Wheeler saluted by family, friends and fans

September 11, 2012 By Les Bayless

They came from Connecticut and Illinois - and just down the street: Family, neighbors and activists honored veteran political and labor journalist Tim Wheeler with a special tribute dinner.

DNC union delegates lobby colleagues for workers rights

September 6, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Hundreds of union members, delegates to the Democratic National Convention, fanned out among their colleagues bearing little orange cards, talking about union rights.

Text of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka’s speech to the DNC

September 6, 2012 By Richard Trumka

Besides Trumka, Auto Workers President Bob King and Service Employees President Mary Kay Henry also addressed the convention.

EPA fires scientists – to shake attempt to unionize?

September 6, 2012 By Blake Skylar

The American Federation of Government Employees expressed utter outrage that this was done at a time when scientists were seeking union representation.