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AFGE says its push led to paid parental leave for all federal workers
December 20, 2019Union's strong push led to creation of paid parental leave for 2 million federal workers, a provision tucked into the final defense spending legislation.
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USMCA: Mixed messages from union leaders precede House OK of ‘New NAFTA’
December 19, 2019While an improvement, USMCA is not a template for a progressive vision of trade that puts at its core good jobs and rising wages.
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Spending bill gives Trump border wall money, but workers make some gains
December 19, 2019There won’t be another Trump government shutdown, unlike last December and January.
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Kaiser Permanente mental health clinicians strike for patient care
December 19, 2019Some 4,000 mental health clinicians began a one-week strike Dec. 16 demanding health care parity.
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Trump impeached—The people’s verdict will come on Election Day 2020
December 18, 2019Donald J. Trump’s legacy as a corrupt and lawless president is now permanently recorded for all of history.
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