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... by Toneshia Harris | Jul 18, 2008 | World News
Unionists will join a global day of protest on Thursday against private equity firms they say exploit workers. The Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union (LHMU) says its members will take part in various actions across the nation as part of international Take... by Toneshia Harris | Jul 18, 2008 | World News
The group, which has dubbed itself Health Care for America Now! plans to spend its money running ads in battleground states, canvassing 45 states to get people to sign petitions supporting the initiative and trying to get every member of Congress to sign a pledge to... by Toneshia Harris | Jul 18, 2008 | Local News
Should workers join unions? For trade union activists, that’s a no-brainer. In the US, unionized workers get higher pay, are more likely to have health insurance and better pensions. So why do four out of ten workers say they won’t vote for a union in their...