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Today in labor history: Petition sent to Congress to end Fugitive Slave Act
January 2, 2014On January 2, 1800 the Philadelphia black community petitioned Congress to rescind the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793.
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Worse than we thought: Climate uncertainties turning into harsh facts
January 2, 2014Beware uncertainty! It can cut both ways - something the climate change deniers want us to ignore at our peril.
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More than 400,000 New Jerseyans get a raise January 1
January 2, 2014New Jersey is one of the 13 states that saw a bump in the minimum wage starting Jan. 1.The minimum wage became $8.25, up one dollar from $7.25.
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City ordinance: All Portland workers get sick leave
January 2, 2014On Jan. 1, more than a quarter of a million Portland workers gained a human right - the right to stay home when they're sick.
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Emergency action urged on unemployment benefits
January 2, 2014Call Congress at 1-877-318-0483 with the message "extend unemployment insurance now."
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