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Chinese protesters oppose petrochemical plant in Kunming
Rob Schmitz May 16, 2013
In the latest series of 'not in my backyard' or NIMBY protests in China, hundreds took to the streets in Kunming to oppose a petrochemical plant.
Culinary Institute of America students turn up the heat, walk out because of falling standards
Amy Scott Apr 24, 2013
Students at Culinary Institute of America, one of the nation's top cooking schools, say their degrees are being devalued by slipping standards.
Union workers stage protest in Michigan
Krissy Clark Dec 11, 2012
The Michigan State Capitol is hosting thousands of protesters this morning. The house is taking up a so-called "right to work" bill.
Why fast-food workers struggle to unionize
Dan Bobkoff Nov 29, 2012
A walk-out by workers at several fast-food chains in New York marks latest effort to organize an industry with high worker turnover.
New Black Friday tradition: Workers picket Walmart
Krissy Clark Nov 22, 2012
Walmart workers will walk picket lines outside stores on Black Friday to protest the retail chain's low wages. Walmart, with more than a million employees, helps set pay levels for the retail industry.
Budget cuts causing more strain in Spain
Christopher Werth Sep 27, 2012
Today the government of Spain is expected to lay out yet another new budget with even more cuts in it.
Protests continue in Spain over budget cuts
Jeremy Hobson Sep 26, 2012
More protests are expected in Spain today after some big demonstrations last night. There's outrage over a new round of budget cuts as Spain tries to avoid becoming the next Greece.
Chinese protest Japanese companies during island dispute
Jeremy Hobson Sep 17, 2012
Several major Japanese companies are shutting down some operations in China, citing concerns about the safety of their workers.
A new civil rights march in Alabama this week
Jeff Tyler Mar 6, 2012
African-Americans and Latino activists march this week from Selma to Montgomery to protest voter ID laws and Alabama’s new immigration measures.
In Russia, traffic jams are a little different
Peter van Dyk Feb 8, 2012
Traffic jams are a nightmare in Russia. But for some high ranking officials, breaking free is as simple as turning on a light.
