Labor
Today in Labor History: Ike apologizes for racist treatment of Ghana official
October 10, 2012Eisenhower tried to quiet an international outcry Ghana's finance minister was refused service in a U.S. restaurant because of his skin color.
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Today in labor history: “Boom boom room” costs Wall Street in sex bias payout
October 9, 2012Branch managers had been asking female employees to remove their tops in exchange for money. One office featured a "boom boom room" where women were told to "entertain" clients.
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Strike actions hitting Walmart around the country
October 9, 2012Everybody sang. Everybody yelled. Everybody marched. The fight is on.
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Chipotle signs “Fair Food” pact with Immokalee workers
October 9, 2012Following a six-year struggle, the CIW signed an agreement Oct. 4 with Chipotle Mexican Grill, ending their campaign against the company.
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Walmart warehouse workers win strike, full back pay
October 8, 2012In what is being described as a historic victory, 38 workers at Walmart's largest distribution center in North America ended their 21-day strike and have returned to work.
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