Labor

Governor helps force Con Ed into an agreement

July 30, 2012 By Gabe Falsetta And John Wojcik

Con Ed was forced back to the bargaining table to reach a tentative new contract with Utility Workers Local 1-2, which represents the electric firm's 8,500 workers.

Today in labor and people’s history: Medicare and Medicaid established

July 30, 2012 By Special to People’s World

On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed legislation establishing Medicare and Medicaid. It came after decades of struggle.

Trumka steps up support for locked out sugar workers

July 30, 2012 By Workday

The labor movement will escalate the campaign to push for an end to American Crystal Sugar's year-long lockout of 1,300 workers.

Demonstrations mark third year of no minimum wage hike

July 24, 2012 By John Wojcik

Workers are rallying, picketing and marching all over the country today, the day that marks three years since there has been no increase in the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.

Today in labor history: Formation of Alliance for Labor Action

July 24, 2012 By Special to People’s World

On this day, the United Autoworkers and the Teamsters formed the national trade union center, Alliance for Labor Action.