worker rights – Page 139

Ohio’s GOP governor ignores pleas of 3,000 fired Ormet workers

August 28, 2014 By John Milam

The tattered sign standing at the entrance of Ormet's North Gate pretty much says it all. It pleads to Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, for "some help" to save Ohio jobs.

NLRB: Labor law protects worker recruiting others to sign sexual harassment complaint

August 27, 2014 By PAI

In a 3-1 decision, the board said the sexual harassment complaint, even if it just involves the complaining worker, is "protected and concerted activity" the NLRB covers.

Judges’ rulings take away workers’ rights

August 27, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

If there ever is a year that proves the importance of judges' rulings to workers' rights, 2014 is it. That's because the jurists in black robes spent much of the year taking rights away.

Oregon anti-labor groups try to kill paid sick leave

August 27, 2014 By PAI

What seemed to be a win for the growing national campaign for local paid sick leave laws has turned into a battle royal between the city and Lake County.

Unionized ironworkers aid non-union jobless

August 7, 2014 By Marty Mulcahy

The Ironworkers are trying to find jobs for 280 non-union colleagues left high and dry without pay when a large non-union Michigan contractor suddenly shut its doors.