Labor
Labor launches Forward Baltimore to register 10,000 voters
May 11, 2015The campaign will bring out at least 75 percent of newly-registered voters in for the primary elections in April 2016.
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New rules could add millions of workers to overtime pay eligibility
May 8, 2015The Labor Department is readying proposed rules to greatly expand who can get overtime pay.
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For potato farmers, “organic” means hard labor
May 8, 2015The organic food industry especially should hold itself to high standards for labor practices.
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In terms of minimum wage, California city races to the top
May 8, 2015Emeryville, Calif. is putting its minimum wage on track to become the highest in the nation.
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With future at stake, postal workers fighting for everyone
May 7, 2015The American Postal Workers Union's contract expires May 20. The outcome of this will impact every community in America.
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