More than 1,000 workers marched and chanted through the streets of Jersey City, New Jersey, October 17, demanding a contract for nursing home workers at four facilities owned by Omni Assets Management. The workers, members of Service Employees International Union Local 1199, have not had a contract since July 2007. According to the union, some workers earn less than $8 per hour and have to pay $400 per month for family health insurance coverage.

—MIKE FITZSIMMONS