by Toneshia Harris | Apr 27, 2010 | Local News
A U.S. appeals court ruled on Monday that a lawsuit brought by female Wal-Mart employees can go to trial, which could result in billions of dollars in losses for the discount giant. The workers are alleging that Wal-Mart pays women less than men for the same jobs and... by Toneshia Harris | Apr 27, 2010 | Local News
The embattled workers of Alta Mode Inc., a garments factory in the Mactan export zone and subcontractor for global brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, are appealing for solidarity. Since February 15, a hundred workers have camped out in the main gates of the... by Toneshia Harris | Apr 26, 2010 | Local News
GFT has been using new and different ways of communicating with our members via our website, eUpdate Newsletter, The Working Family TV Show (FOX6 Sundays 5:30pm and Tuesdays 7:30pm), Social Networks (Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and Islander Registry), GTA SMS weekly... by Toneshia Harris | Apr 25, 2010 | Local News
A Louisiana Workforce Commission administrative law judge has ruled in favor of the Louisiana Federation of Teachers, the AFT and Filipino educators who were victims of an illegitimate California-based recruiting firm. “This is more than just a victory for the...