by Toneshia Harris | Aug 7, 2008 | Local News
Unlike the rest of the world, the United States doesn’t (yet!) have Paid Family and Medical Leave for all new mothers (which is paid time off after the birth of a baby). Without this kind of policy in place, Selena (right) gave birth on Thursday, and was back at her... by Toneshia Harris | Aug 7, 2008 | Local News
Consider that a full one-quarter of families with children under age six earned less than $25,000 in 2001. by Toneshia Harris | Aug 7, 2008 | National News
As the world’s largest coffee company announced plans to close 27 stores statewide, several baristas in the Twin Cities announced plans of their own to fight back. Those plans begin with forming a union. â€We are not the first Starbucks workers to take this step,... by Toneshia Harris | Aug 7, 2008 | National News
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is mobilizing its store managers and department supervisors around the country to warn that if Democrats win power in November, they’ll likely change federal law to make it easier for workers to unionize companies — including Wal-Mart. In... by Toneshia Harris | Aug 7, 2008 | National News
A US union, representing more than 25,000 dock workers, has won a six-year contract deal following a lengthy round of negotiations. The ITF-affiliated International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the employers’ group, the Pacific Maritime Association...