Labor
Pennsylvania’s Uncle AL killed by ATI metals manufacturer
September 2, 2015The ATI ploy to sow dissension and jealousy in the community appears to have failed miserably: community members routinely drop off donuts and soup at union halls and send pizzas to the picket lines.
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Money bills top labor’s agenda as Congress returns to work
September 2, 2015It's not just the numbers that are important, it's anti-worker measures the majority Republicans may try to insert into the measures, too.
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Steelworkers and teachers: Two unions, one struggle
September 2, 2015In other words: To make money for the shareholders, workers have to go without; to keep the banks happy, public schools have to tighten their belts.
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Pride at Work protests gay group’s endorsement of Walmart
September 1, 2015"A war on worker rights to come together and fight for a voice on the job is being waged by corporations that HRC asks the LGBT community to celebrate."
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Five top union leaders endorse Iran nuclear arms control pact
September 1, 2015"Obama promised to choose diplomacy and engagement over conflict; by working to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran, he has helped to fulfill that pledge."
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