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Rent control and affordable housing were winning issues in the elections
November 16, 2022“The pandemic really made it clear that people who are renting their housing are insecure by definition.”
Read moreBiggest academic strike ever: Univ. of Calif. system forces 48K workers to walk
November 15, 2022Besides law-breaking, key issues include low pay, lack of job security, no help for married students, and sexual harassment and discrimination which the university system refuses to confront.
Read moreDetroit raises police salaries but also commits to mental health response team
November 15, 2022Unable to keep cops on staff, city raises pay. But also sets out to address mental health safety.
Read moreWith Nevada Democratic win, voters repel GOP effort to take the Senate
November 14, 2022Defying midterm election history, they give Dems a chance to hold the House, too.
Read moreLabor-fueled ‘blue wave’ crushes Republicans in Washington State
November 14, 2022An army of women and Labor Neighbor volunteers mobilized by the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) went door-to-door to get out the vote.
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