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Union leader says Congressional rules block pro-worker bills
June 27, 2014Unions and their allies must "connect the dots" between gummed-up congressional rules and the lack of legislation that helps workers, voters, women and their allies.
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Oklahoma suffers quakes after fracking
June 27, 2014A swarm of earthquakes that have shaken homes and rattled nerves. Nearby, fracking operations are ongoing, continuously disturbing both the environment and people's peace of mind.
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Today in Labor History: Emma Goldman, IWW, Wagner Act, strike and lockout
June 27, 2014There were at least five major events in the annals of labor history in the U.S. that occurred on June 27.
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Ellison tacks wage theft ban onto defense bill
June 27, 2014If Ellison's move survives the rest of the congressional gauntlet, it could aid tens of thousands of underpaid fast food workers at commissaries and in mini-malls on defense bases.
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In about-face, lawmakers uphold Saturday mail delivery
June 27, 2014After lobbying by the nation's postal unions - and questions from non-partisan auditors about savings claims - a key GOP-run House committee reversed course.
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