With layoffs on the rise, and the Dow Jones negative for the year to date, an economic slowdown could be on the horizon. CBS Moneywatch reports: “General Motors’s recent decision to close five plants and lay off tens of thousands of workers came in a month that saw U.S. employers slash more than 53,000 jobs — and…
There’s no place like the Big Apple for the holiday season! Whether you’re enjoying a classic seasonal ballet, taking in a Broadway show, kicking it up with the Rockettes or being dazzled by the lights, you will find no shortage of fabulous entertainment for all ages and price ranges. Happy holidays! Rockefeller Christmas Tree…
December is the time to embrace all the wonder of winter. With the holidays upon us, Philadelphia becomes a wonderland where visitors and locals alike can enjoy all the season has to offer. Whether you are lacing up your ice skates for a glide at the Winter Waterfront, shopping at the Christmas Village in LOVE…
As 2018 draws to a close, let’s all celebrate the holiday season by enjoying the magic of the Bay Area. Below are some great holiday events that will keep your family and friends smiling and feeling the joyous spirit of the season. Best of all, these events take place at venues that support good jobs.…
Hotel workers in San Diego have reason to celebrate. The San Diego Tribune reports: “A more than month-long strike by Westin San Diego Gaslamp workers will deliver a 40 percent pay hike for hotel housekeepers, stronger protections for sexual harassment and a first-time pension. Details of the new four-year contract were made public Tuesday following the end…
The snow is falling, and the holiday season is upon us. As natives and visitors alike know, Washington, DC and its surrounding communities offer some of the most scenic and exciting holiday attractions in the nation, from spectacular shows at local entertainment venues to outdoor displays. The 2018 holiday season offers a number of different…
President Donald Trump made a lot of promises when he pushed through tax cuts this year. More and more of those promises are not materializing. Bloomberg reports: “The amount of offshore cash U.S. corporations have returned home so far this year is just a fraction of what President Donald Trump had promised. A Morgan Stanley…
The holiday season is here and in Los Angeles it’s a festive time of year. The weather cools down (at least a little) and LA natives and tourists still get out to explore the city. So, whether you like theme parks, concerts or Dickens, Labor 411 has a list of union-friendly activities to help you…
In 1965, Luis Valdez returned to his hometown of Delano to pitch an idea to United Farm Workers leader Cesar Chavez: a theater by and for farm workers. “In his characteristic mode, Cesar said, ‘I’ll be honest. There’s no money to do theater in Delano. There’s no actors, no place to perform, and we’re…
For the manly men in your life (and on your shopping list), you can skip the linens and kitchenware aisles and proceed straight to the sporting goods and power tools. Stereotyping aside, we’re pretty sure you know a guy whose heart will beat a little faster and whose smile will shine a little brighter when…