Thousands of yellow cab drivers in New York City go on a one day strike in protest of proposed new regulations. “City officials were stunned by the (strike’s) success,” The New York Times reported.
On Saturday May 5, 2012 at 9:00 AM, the Niagara Orleans Labor Council will once again pay tribute to workers in observance of Workers Memorial Day. Workers Memorial Day is about calling for for heightened awareness and dedication to making sure all workers come home to their families safe and sound after each shift. Read More...
Millions of workers remain unemployed. But that didn’t stop S&P 500 companies from raising CEO pay by almost 14 percent in 2011—to nearly $13 million on average—while shipping jobs overseas. Read More...