by Toneshia Harris | Oct 18, 2010 | Local News
Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA), representing more than 16,000 registered nurses in Washington State, has filed lawsuits against four hospitals around the state for failing to provide nurses with rest and meal breaks. Research confirms that nurses working... by Toneshia Harris | Oct 14, 2010 | Local News
Public Law 29-105 states that on October 1, 2010 Public Safety officers will receive an additional 10% increase in wages. Today was the magic day and nothing. This is a direct violation of law but before officers can take this case to court they need to exhaust the... by Toneshia Harris | Oct 14, 2010 | Local News
The Guam Education Policy Board approved the DOE Support Staff Contract at their last meeting held on Sept 29th. The contract is now with the AG’s office for review and approval then off to the Governor for signature! by Toneshia Harris | Oct 14, 2010 | Local News
Maria’s story is heart-wrenching but not uncommon. Without the protection of a union, without even the protection of most state and federal labor laws, her employers required her to work 18 hours a day, six days a week for less than $3 an hour. She lived in the... by Toneshia Harris | Oct 14, 2010 | Local News
This past weekend, at more than 80 congregations throughout New York City, faith leaders called for the City Council to take a stand for economic justice and pass the Fair Wages for New Yorkers Act. Living Wage Weekend was part of a larger movement to raise wages...