workers rights

Unions celebrate LGBTQ progress, say challenges remain

July 1, 2014 By Kenneth Quinnell

To become more inclusive, to increase efforts to protect transgender workers and to fight for state laws that prevent employers from firing workers for their sexual orientation or gender expression.

Union leader says Congressional rules block pro-worker bills

June 27, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Unions and their allies must "connect the dots" between gummed-up congressional rules and the lack of legislation that helps workers, voters, women and their allies.

Ellison tacks wage theft ban onto defense bill

June 27, 2014 By Special to People’s World

If Ellison's move survives the rest of the congressional gauntlet, it could aid tens of thousands of underpaid fast food workers at commissaries and in mini-malls on defense bases.

Union activist sees new unity, new day for labor movement

June 24, 2014 By Nicholas James

My members, along with hundreds of labor, community, faith and student allies, have arrived to show support to fast food workers organizing for $15-an hour and a union.

Obama continues to expand rights for LGBT Americans

June 24, 2014 By Kenneth Quinnell

The president directed the Labor Department to draft rules that clarify that the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies to LGBT couples, even in states where same-sex marriage is not legal.