May 1, 2006 Here are some of the latest headlines from AFL-CIO Now, the daily news blog that’s all about working people and unions. Be sure to check the blog every day for new stories. Celebrating May Day On the 120th anniversary of rallies for the eight-hour workday, immigrant workers continue the fight for their rights. Read the full story.... Lack of Oxygen and Communication Killed Sago Miners—Families ‘Deserved Better’ Mine Workers president says withdrawal of federal rules, close industry ties to safety agency put miners in danger. Read the full story.... Job Death Rate Up for the First Time in 10 Years Workplace fatality rate increases in 2004; Bush safety policies cozy with employers. Read the full story.... Workers Memorial Day 2006 Jobs claim more than 5,700 workers’ lives; got to keep fighting for the living. Read the full story.... Port Security ID Checks Need to Protect Workers, Too System must balance rights with security concerns. Read the full story.... Thousands Tell Wal-Mart: Health Care Claims a Sham New and improved health care? No, just more Wal-Mart spin. Read the full story.... Rally Shines Light on Pfizer CEO’s Greed Stock tanks as Pfizer fizzles, but CEO’s pay sizzles. Read the full story.... Three More Backers Needed for Bill to Aid Union Formation House nears co-sponsor majority for card-check legislation. Read the full story.... Workers Earning $20,000–$40,000 Likely Don’t Have the Health Care They Need Bush says “solution” is for workers to pay more, corporations less. Read the full story.... On Equal Pay Day, Women Seeing Red Women in the red with paychecks—still behind by 23 percent. Read the full story.... Affordable Health Care: Wisconsin Getting Close Wisconsin plan covers all and shares costs between workers and employers. Read the full story.... Black Evacuees Disenfranchised in New Orleans Vote First their homes, now their right to vote lost. Read the full story.... Former UAW Member in Tough Primary Fight in Ohio Republican big bucks attack candidate—in Democratic primary. Read the full story.... Read more important news of the day on the issues working families care about on AFL-CIO Now.