workers rights
On Human Rights Day, caregivers celebrate a victory
December 13, 2010SAN FRANCISCO - For two hardworking women, International Human Rights Day 2010 was an occasion to celebrate. Victoria Aquino and Lourdes Torres, who came to the U.S. from the Philippines in recent years and worked as...
Read moreAn eagle’s eye approach to immigration reform
July 21, 2010Like most challenges immigration reform is and always has been an uphill battle. Today many agree it’s a human and civil rights issue.
Read moreAt California’s Capitol, panel sheds light on immigration issues
May 11, 2010SACRAMENTO - The California State Capitol was the site of a unique conference on immigration reform, with testimony on Arizona's new law, NAFTA, and problems of students and workers.
Read moreLabor Dept. to force firms to disclose union-busting tactics
December 21, 2009Among at least 20 new rules President Obama's Labor Department plans to introduce in the new year is one that would require companies to file financial disclosures on their union-busting activity.
Read morePA home care workers, patients protest company threat to cut pay
December 7, 2009Home health care workers say they need a raise, but they are threatened with a pay cut if a major health care provider gets its way
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