worker rights

Cleveland labor gears up for fights on multiple fronts

February 19, 2019 By Rick Nagin

Like bees preparing to swarm, delegates to the Feb. 13 AFL-CIO meeting in Cleveland gathered to plan actions to support workers rights.

San Francisco unions and community demand, ‘No More Shutdowns!’

January 29, 2019 By Marilyn Bechtel

“I’m afraid I’m going to be right back here in three weeks, protesting another shutdown."

Will growers’ demands for wage cuts get help from the U.S. government?

January 25, 2019 By David Bacon

Some growers have signed union contracts and provided better wages and benefits in order to attract a stable workforce. Others, however, are actively seeking to hold wages down.

Vultures further victimizing people affected by Trump shutdown

January 23, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Banks and auto companies kicking folks out of homes and taking their cars. Dems try to stop them with legislation.

U.S. unions stand against Canadian postal union-busting

January 15, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

"When you take away rights under the Canadian Charter, it’s a huge blow there to workers and Canadian citizens."