worker rights – Page 186

45,000 workers march in support of Second Bill of Rights

August 13, 2012 By Ben Sears

The 45,000 workers and their allies came to hear labor leaders, community activists, and elected officials voice their frustration with politicians' failure to address the needs of working people.

Governor helps force Con Ed into an agreement

July 30, 2012 By Gabe Falsetta And John Wojcik

Con Ed was forced back to the bargaining table to reach a tentative new contract with Utility Workers Local 1-2, which represents the electric firm's 8,500 workers.

Trumka steps up support for locked out sugar workers

July 30, 2012 By Workday

The labor movement will escalate the campaign to push for an end to American Crystal Sugar's year-long lockout of 1,300 workers.

Second heavily-Republican union backs Obama

July 30, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

In yet another move by a plurality Republican group, delegates to the IAFF convention formally endorsed President Obama and Vice President Biden for re-election.

Coming out is still risky in Tennessee

July 23, 2012 By James Raines

For many workers in Tennessee, reporting a case of discrimination based on sexual orientation would seriously risk their personal safety.