Labor
Transit workers, AFL-CIO mourn mass shooting at union meeting
May 27, 2021Perhaps it was inevitable in an era of mass shootings nationwide, but one finally hit the union movement personally.
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The pandemic economy hit women workers hardest, but they’re fighting back
May 26, 2021Brought together by People’s World, the International Labor Communications Association, and the People Before Profits Education Fund, leaders of national organizations joined activists from labor struggles to confront the COVID economy at a May Day town...
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West Virginia unions sue state for attacking unionized workers
May 26, 2021Unions say the so-called “paycheck protection law” is really a deception law that violates the state’s constitution.
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Maryland Gov. Hogan yet to decide on letting college workers unionize
May 25, 2021Chances look good because the state’s legislature has approved a measure allowing it and has enough votes to override a veto.
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Latest CDC anti-virus guidance draws some union criticism
May 21, 2021Organized nurses and food and commercial service workers want clearer guidance.
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