Labor
Walmart associates launch first ever strike
October 5, 2012Walmart store associates from a dozen stores in the Los Angeles area here took a historic action yesterday by holding a one-day strike.
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Nurses blast Romney, back Obama
October 5, 2012National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, has endorsed President Obama and Vice President Biden for re-election.
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Management locks out unionized musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra
October 4, 2012Musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra said they have "our deepest regret" for "our loyal audience members," after management cancelled all concerts.
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“Master of lies” Romney doesn’t fool workers at Bainport
October 4, 2012Workers whose jobs are being outsourced by Bain Capital closely watched the presidential debate last night from a campsite called Bainport.
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Today in labor history: President Truman busts oil workers strike
October 4, 2012President Harry Truman ordered the U.S. Navy to seize oil refineries involved in a strike that stretched from coast to coast.
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