worker rights – Page 138

Wages: How low can you go?

September 8, 2014 By Rev. Jim Conn

Whenever the subject of raising hourly pay to a livable level comes up in Los Angeles, you can expect two stalwart foes: The Chamber of Commerce and the Central City Association.

Savoring burgers and labor victories

September 8, 2014 By Rev. Jim Conn

Of course, these victories did not happen just because a bunch of religious folks showed up to press an issue of justice, but because everyone worked together.

Nine years after Katrina, school workers still fighting for justice

September 4, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

It's taken nine years, but some 7,000 former New Orleans school workers may be headed for a multimillion-dollar win of back wages and penalties this fall.

Cablevision workers release new music video

September 3, 2014 By Michael Rabinowitz-Gold

In honor of Labor Day, the workers released a new music video, called "Strike."

Fast food workers plan civil disobedience during Thursday’s nationwide strikes

September 3, 2014 By John Wojcik

Fast food workers in cities across the United States are planning strikes and civil disobedience tomorrow, according to organizers.