Labor
U.S.-Mexico labor alliance calls for end to persecution of Mexican workers
February 29, 2012Trade unionists from swore mutual support and solidarity for the struggle of Mexico's workers to fight neoliberal economic policies.
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Workers who staged second plant takeover face new challenge
February 29, 2012A group of determined Chicago workers who captured the attention of a nation three years ago when they took over their plant.
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Union, civil rights struggles converge in songfest
February 29, 2012Among the traditional union singers were professionals Matt Taylor of New Mexico, JD Thompson of Oklahoma, and Kenny Winfree of Tennessee.
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Workers ratify Cooper Tire deal, ending three-month lockout
February 28, 2012The membership of the United Steelworkers, Local 207L, by a 2-to-1 margin, ratified a new five-year contract with Cooper Tire and Rubber Company, ending an infamous three-month lockout at the company's Findlay, Ohio plant. Workers were...
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Steelworkers rally in solidarity with Mexican miners (with video)
February 28, 2012Steelworkers led a rally including union members, along with faith-based, community and occupy activists last Saturday, Feb. 25, in solidarity with the Mexican miners.
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