Labor
UBB mine disaster: Blankenship trial’s end at hand
November 18, 2015In a surprising move the defense team for accused coal criminal, Don Blankenship, rested its case Nov. 16 without presenting any witnesses.
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Trumka kicks off anti-TPP drive at town hall meeting in New Hampshire
November 17, 2015New Hampshire is the site of the first presidential primary next year, and the TPP has already become an issue on the campaign trail.
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Today in labor history: Mechanics and tradesmen unite in New York City
November 17, 2015Today, this organization continues through its educational, philanthropic and cultural programs, including tuition-free evening instruction in trades-related education.
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Trans Pacific Partnership deal: Corporations, not nations, call the shots
November 16, 2015If TPP is enacted as written, it will give corporations and banks a way to undermine any and all regulations member nations have put in place to protect consumers and workers.
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Workers unite across the nation in the Fight for 15
November 13, 2015"Before I started with Fight for 15, the management would scream and degrade us in front of people; now they actually treat us with respect."
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