Labor

                
  • Dont go to Farmer Joes, unionists urge

    Dont go to Farmer Joes, unionists urge

    June 8, 2007

    OAKLAND, Calif. — When a business has a growth spurt and expands its workforce tenfold, one might think the owners would appreciate the workers’ role in their success. But last summer, as the organic grocery Farmer...

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  • Court to women: Equal pay, no way

    Court to women: Equal pay, no way

    June 8, 2007

    Question: What court ruled recently that paying women less is OK as long as you don’t get caught for 180 days? Answer: The Supreme Court of the United States. Question: What court laid out a blueprint...

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  • Arrested over health care

    Arrested over health care

    June 8, 2007

    Twenty-two union leaders were arrested at the State Capitol in Hartford, Conn., June 1, as they called for universal health care.The arrests were made at different locations throughout the Capitol building amid a heavy police presence....

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  • Michigan labor reflects on its history

    Michigan labor reflects on its history

    June 5, 2007

    DETROIT — The Michigan Labor History Society held its annual meeting May 19 at the hall of Local 22 of the United Auto Workers union here. One of the recent accomplishments of the society has been...

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  • Workers rally to build justice at Pulte

    Workers rally to build justice at Pulte

    June 1, 2007

    BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Led by several Latino construction workers from the Southwest and by Robert Masciola of the national AFL-CIO, an informational rally was held outside of the shareholders meeting of Pulte Homes, Inc., at the...

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