Target Janitors in Minnesota Prepare to Strike Target Janitors in Minnesota Prepare to Strike
Area janitors are fighting back against instances of unpaid overtime wages, denial of breaks and retaliation against union organizers.
Jun 10, 2013 / Alleen Brown
Striking Worker and Bangladesh Activist Address Thousands at Walmart Shareholder Meeting Striking Worker and Bangladesh Activist Address Thousands at Walmart Shareholder Meeting
While executives touted opportunity at ‘your Walmart,’ an OUR Walmart activist at today's meeting delivered a very different message.
Jun 7, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Walmart Strikers Target Waltons, as NOW Calls Out Obamas Walmart Strikers Target Waltons, as NOW Calls Out Obamas
The National Organization for Women's president says the Obamas have "screwed up" by praising Walmart.
Jun 7, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Striking Workers Bring Bangladesh Safety Demand to Walmart Headquarters Striking Workers Bring Bangladesh Safety Demand to Walmart Headquarters
A Walmart pep rally and a union-backed protest took place some fifty feet apart at Walmart’s Bentonville "home office."
Jun 5, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Brits Crack Down on Unpaid Internships Brits Crack Down on Unpaid Internships
The government "needs to name and shame companies that refuse to pay their interns," says the group Intern Aware.
Jun 3, 2013 / Jon Wiener
Fast Food Workers Striking in Seattle Fast Food Workers Striking in Seattle
Seattle is the seventh city in eight weeks where fast food workers have gone on strike.
May 30, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
John Nichols: Check for the Union Label John Nichols: Check for the Union Label
Without good union jobs—known for keeping small towns afloat during times of economic crisis—whither the middle class?
May 28, 2013 / Press Room
Bridges Shouldn’t Have to Collapse for Congress to Get Serious About Infrastructure Bridges Shouldn’t Have to Collapse for Congress to Get Serious About Infrastructure
It’s time to start listening to the civil engineers and unions that have, for years, decried the neglect that puts safety and the economy at risk.
May 28, 2013 / John Nichols
Walmart Workers Launch First-Ever ‘Prolonged Strikes’ Today Walmart Workers Launch First-Ever ‘Prolonged Strikes’ Today
Workers are on strike in Massachusetts, the Bay Area and Miami, and plan to strike at least until June 7.
May 28, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Campaign Alleges Retaliation Against Strikers in Federal Building Campaign Alleges Retaliation Against Strikers in Federal Building
Good Jobs Nation says that ten strikers from the Ronald Reagan Building food court were initially told they couldn’t come back to work.
May 23, 2013 / Josh Eidelson