Labor
West coast grocery talks down to the wire
August 29, 2011Bargaining went down to the wire, with the latest session scheduled for today between the United Food and Commercial Workers locals that represent 62,000 Southern California grocery workers and their three grocery chain employers: Ralph's, Albertson's...
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Michigan labor ready to march on Labor Day, win in 2012
August 25, 2011With a Republican governor and Republican-controlled legislature, Labor Day Mobilization Luncheon took on special significance.
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Farm workers march for justice
August 25, 2011On Tuesday, farm workers launched a 13-day, 200-mile march, through California's rich agricultural Central Valley to the State Capitol in Sacramento.
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Unions reject Verizon bravado regarding end of strike
August 24, 2011Verizon workers have rejected claims by the company that their return to work marks a victory for the company.
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L.A. labor event backs justice for Cuban 5
August 23, 2011More than 200 workers, labor leaders and community activists came together at the United Service Workers West (SEIU) Hall to participate in an event in solidarity with the Cuban 5.
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