Wages
Fast food workers’ strike is “March on Corporate America”
August 30, 2013At yesterday's fast food workers strike, Rep. Barbara Lee told workers, " There's no way workers should have to work for minimum wage and still have to rely on food stamps, Section 8 and Medicaid."
Read moreFast food workers strike in 60 cities for higher wages
August 30, 2013Fast food workers went on strike in a half dozen Michigan cities as well as over 60 cities, towns and suburbs nationwide, driving home how fast this movement for dignity and a 15 dollar an hour...
Read moreSt. Louis fast food workers fight discrimination
August 27, 2013St. Louis fast-food chains - among others across the nation - are attempting to intimidate low-wage activists, as they gear up for the nationwide strike. planned for this Thursday, August 29.
Read moreFast food and retail workers to walk out nationwide Aug. 29
August 26, 2013If you go to your local fast food joint, you may find something unusual: A picket line. If you want to show support, don't cross it.
Read moreCivil rights 2013: a cautionary tale from Alabama
August 23, 2013In July of 1963, I was preparing for my senior year at Nashville's Pearl High School. For me, news about the civil rights movement became an unsettling blend of darkest tragedies and heady victories.
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