Labor
This week in history: Labor pledges no strikes during WW II
December 12, 2016Philip Murray, president of the CIO, said members “were ready and eager to do their utmost to defend our country against the aggression of Japanese imperialism, and to secure the final defeat of the forces of...
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Trump names Puzder labor secretary, foe of minimum wage hike and overtime pay
December 9, 2016Workers “will not back down, we will stay in the streets to fight back against anti-worker extremism."
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“Sanctuary union”: American Fed. of Teachers to protect undocumented students
December 9, 2016AFT joins a growing national movement to resist Trump’s mass deportation plans.
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Veteran organizer’s warning on Trump: Prepare for the worst
December 8, 2016Phil Cohen drew on his decades of experience to comment on how workers should confront millionaire mogul Donald Trump.
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Huge petition drive to preserve Social Security, Medicare
December 8, 2016All speakers emphasized grassroots mobilization would be absolutely necessary to defeat the GOP Social Security and Medicare schemes.
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