Labor
Okla. governor bars cities from setting minimum wage
April 18, 2014Oklahoma Republican Gov. Mary Fallin has signed a bill prohibiting cities, counties, and their citizens the right to set a mandatory minimum wage.
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The Ludlow Massacre: Never to be forgotten!
April 18, 2014The tragic, brutal and deadly attack on striking miners and their families shocked, saddened and outraged working people and most Americans.
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UPS firing of Teamster drivers rescinded
April 18, 2014All those struggling in New York and nationally for a better life could not help but take notice: Labor solidarity worked!
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Minnesota raises state minimum wage; teachers say hike will benefit kids
April 17, 2014Joined by legislators, advocates, and Minnesotans from across the state, Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill into law raising Minnesota's minimum wage for the first time since 2005.
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NYC AFSCME wins reinstatement for disabled workers Bloomberg fired
April 17, 2014Eleven disabled workers, whom former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg laid off (fired) will get their jobs back, thanks to their AFSCME local.
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