Labor
Walmart warehouse workers win $4.68 million settlement
December 19, 2013"Over five years workers were shorted overtime and regular pay, they were denied rest breaks and meal breaks as required by the law."
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Today in labor history: Operation PUSH founded
December 18, 2013Eventually the organization was able to expand into areas of social and political development for blacks in Chicago and across the nation.
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Eugene Debs: Dreaming of a red Christmas
December 18, 2013It's worthwhile to remember Christmas 1921, the day that arguably the most successful socialist in American history, Eugene Debs, was released from prison.
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Community to casino: Stop harassing your workers!
December 18, 2013Clergy and community leaders from Chicago and the northwest suburbs delivered a petition today signed by 33 allies supporting employees at the Rivers Casino Des Plaines.
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D.C. Council votes to support minimum wage hike to $11.50
December 18, 2013The vote comes on the heels of two Maryland suburbs minimum wage increase votes.
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