Labor
Today in labor history: Ellis Island closed
November 12, 2012On this day in 1924 Ellis Island closed as immigration entry point. After 1924 the famous island in Jersey City instead served as a detention and deportation center until 1954. After World War 2 Germans soldiers...
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Time to leave the coastlines
November 9, 2012We have seen and heard many, many tragic stories since the impact of Sandy - the base line for future storms.
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Union leaders map post-election plans
November 9, 2012Fresh off of a consequential U.S. election, union leaders started planning future legislative priorities for the labor movement.
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Supermarket workers forced to strike
November 8, 2012"We're not fighting for any extra - just to keep what we have."
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Today in Labor History: General strike in New Orleans
November 8, 2012Today in 1892, the New Orleans general strike, which was comprised of both black and white workers, began.
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