Wages
Three arrested for blocking trucks at Bain-owned plant released
October 9, 2012Three protesters who were arrested when they refused to move out of the way of trucks leaving the Bain Capital-owned Sensata Technologies plant here have been released.
Read moreWalmart warehouse workers win strike, full back pay
October 8, 2012In what is being described as a historic victory, 38 workers at Walmart's largest distribution center in North America ended their 21-day strike and have returned to work.
Read moreProtest shuts down Walmart warehouse
October 2, 2012In a spirited act of civil disobedience, 14 clergy, labor and community leaders were arrested for blocking access to Walmart's midwestern distribution centerin Elwood, Ill.
Read moreMexican 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.
Read moreWalmart warehouse workers strike for workplace safety
September 17, 2012Workers employed by a southern California Walmart subcontractor are the latest to launch a protest for their rights.
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