Labor
Big rally in Philly against Janus attack on union organizing rights
February 26, 2018A dense crowd of workers and their allies loudly proclaimed their support for union organizing rights.
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AFT’s Weingarten visits West Virginia teachers during statewide walkout
February 23, 2018With no movement from Charleston lawmakers, teachers and school service personnel in West Virginia’s public schools will continue into day two of their statewide walkout this Friday.
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A first in Oregon: Teachers’ contract limits class size
February 22, 2018A new union contract at Portland Public Schools contains a major advance for teachers, students and parents: Oregon’s first enforceable limits on class size.
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Emeryville workers celebrate Lunar New Year on the picket line
February 22, 2018“I know we’re going to win this. It may take a little longer, but we’re never going to give up!”
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Attack on public sector unions funded by wealthy donors
February 21, 2018"It is incredibly difficult to track the flow of money from these corporate-backed donors to the advocacy organizations that do their bidding."
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