Labor
AFL-CIO to push “new NAFTA” to protect workers’ rights, raise incomes
January 4, 2017“Renegotiating NAFTA is a necessary first step towards creating an economy with shared prosperity” for workers, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said.
Read moreFirst baby of the year highlights the need for paid sick and family leave
January 3, 2017His nine-months-pregnant wife, Lindsay, was in her second day of early labor, but his boss was telling him if he didn’t show up for his shift as a part-time security guard in Manchester, he would lose...
Read moreWalmart is stealing police services from communities
January 1, 2017Walmart stores across the country demand hour after hour of protection from police officers paid for by taxpayers.
Read moreRockettes refuse to perform at Trump inaugural
January 1, 2017They told the press that they did not want to perform for a president-elect who is sexist, anti-Latino, anti-LGBT and who threatens their colleagues who are undocumented immigrants working as stage hands.
Read moreTrump employees win their battle for a contract
January 1, 2017After two years of struggle, workers won a four year contract with significant wage hikes, improved working conditions, family healthcare benefits, pensions and job security.
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