Labor
Today in labor history: Fisk University incorporated
August 22, 2013On Aug. 22, 1867, Fisk University, one of the nation's most famous historically black colleges, was formally incorporated.
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Santa Clara council backs Hyatt workers
August 22, 2013Dozens of Hyatt workers and community supporters packed the City Council chambers on Monday to speak in favor of a resolution.
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Today in labor history: The “Camden 28″ raid draft offices
August 21, 2013On August 21, 1971, a group of anti-war protestors raided the draft offices in Buffalo, N.Y. and Camden, N.J. The group of men and women arrested referred to themselves as "America's conscience." The government called them...
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Today in labor history: First national meeting of African Americans
August 20, 2013On August 20, 1830 the National Negro Convention held its first meeting in Philadelphia. The event was chaired and led by Bishop Richard Allen.
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Join LA “listening session”: Working people must be heard!
August 20, 2013The AFL-CIO, in advance of its September convention, has issued a call for "listening sessions," a way for working people and allies to come together and add their creative ideas and strategies.
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