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Some wins, some losses for workers in state battles
May 15, 2015 By Kenneth Quinnell
Elections have consequences; Indiana's GOP governor killed prevailing wages and wage theft protection and undermined union organizing rights.
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Democratic flip-floppers let Senate start debating fast-track
May 15, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg
Following arm-twisting from Obama, 10 Senate Democrats who had voted against debate on fast-track changed their positions.
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Today in history: The 1970 killings at Jackson State College
May 15, 2015 By Special to People’s World
The Jackson State killings occurred on May 15, 1970, at Jackson State College, a historically Black college.
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Retirees rally at Ohio commission hearing
May 15, 2015 By Special to People’s World
Hundreds of retirees and their supporters rallied in connection with hearings held by the White House Commission on Aging.
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Illinois, New Jersey high courts hit cuts of public workers pensions
May 14, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg
The two cases show that unions can defend their pensions - pensions which often make up for artificially lowered pay.
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