Public Workers – Page 11

Labor and allies honor King and defend workers

January 22, 2013 By Ben Sears

Many consider Philadelphia "ground zero" in the fight to save and improve public education and public services.

New York mayor’s disregard for kids forces strike

January 18, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Bloomberg's threat to kids' safety while riding school buses forced some 8,000 drivers, mechanics and school bus matrons to strike.

Illinois governor waging war on public service workers

January 16, 2013 By Anders Lindall And Clyde Weiss

The rights of public service workers seem to be of no consequence to Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn.

Illinois Gov. stops extending AFSCME pact as bargaining continues

December 6, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

Governor Pat Quinn and the Illinois General Assembly are proving that sometimes, unionized workers for state and local governments can't trust the Democrats, either.

Ohio city OKs raise for manager, city workers get shafted

November 29, 2012 By Bruce Bostick

The City Council passed a resolution calling on the state to take action against public workers' contracts "so local governments can control their own finances."