by Toneshia Harris | Jul 25, 2008 | World News
At least 100, 000 jeepney and tricycle drivers are expected to participate in the 14-hour region-wide strike in Southern Tagalog Thursday, a transportation group leader said. Rolando Mingo, president of Southern Tagalog Transport Sector Organization... by Toneshia Harris | Jul 25, 2008 | World News
Last year, the federal government strengthened its commitment to workers by increasing the minimum wage. This multi-stage federal minimum rate hike occurred, in large part, because inflation had eroded the value of the 1997 federal increase—leading to a tide of... by Toneshia Harris | Jul 25, 2008 | World News
Industry-based bargaining between the union and the employers association of the metal industry reached a collective agreement (CA) without resorting to strike. Since 2003, when central-level bargaining of the metal industry was initiated, this is the first time that... by Toneshia Harris | Jul 25, 2008 | World News
Let Justice Roll Urges Faith Leaders to Endorse Call for $10 in 2010 On Thursday, July 24, the federal minimum wage will increase from $5.85 to $6.55 an hour, providing a much-needed but inadequate boost to workers and our economy. The $6.55 minimum wage will still... by Toneshia Harris | Jul 18, 2008 | World News
During Hillary Clinton’s gracious concession speech she mentioned that during the 40 years that she’s been involved in politics and public life the country has voted 10 times for president, with a Democrat winning the seat only three times. Just think how much...