workers

Even with master’s degree, wages are dismal

January 7, 2015 By John Wojcik

Many of the people gathering in Washington this morning at the first-ever AFL-CIO National Summit on Raising Wages didn't have an easy time getting here.

Iranian workers resist as sanctions grip

January 5, 2015 By Jane Green

The coming to power of President Hassan Rouhani was sold, both nationally and internationally, as a turning point in the politics of Iran.

Sen. Harkin closes career with demand that lawmakers give workers ‘opportunity’

January 5, 2015 By PAI

Closing his 40-year career on Capitol Hill, retiring Senate Labor Committee chairman Tom Harkin challenged his colleagues to give workers and all other people in the U.S. opportunity.

Top labor board official files charges against McDonald’s

January 5, 2015 By PAI

McDonald's is one of the nation's largest low-wage employers, and its workers have been in the vanguard of the national movement for decent wages.

Home care ruling shows negative impact of courts on workers

January 5, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

A Dec. 22 decision showed that men and women in black robes can yank away what workers win in the executive branch, on Capitol Hill, or at the bargaining table.