Labor
UAW faces big challenges at its 36th Constitutional Convention
June 2, 2014As they were getting ready for the big United Auto Workers convention, many members talked about what they say are some of the union's biggest challenges.
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New teacher union movement is rising
June 2, 2014Teacher unions must unite with parents, students and the community to improve public schools so that we have healthy communities and a vibrant democracy.
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Remembering “Hy Climber” Fred Gaboury
May 30, 2014One day in 1953 Fred Gaboury invited me to come to work with him so I could witness first hand his skill in rigging a spar tree high in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. I...
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Today in labor history: Police open fire on striking steelworkers
May 30, 2014Police opened fire on workers who were marching to the Republic Steel plant in south Chicago to set up a picket line.
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Walmart moms announce new strikes in 20 cities starting Friday
May 29, 2014Citing the company's retaliation against workers, striking Walmart moms will join fellow workers, families, and community supporters nationwide as early as Friday.
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