activism
Today in labor history: Labor activist Oscar Neebe is born
July 12, 2013Oscar William Neebe, an anarchist and labor activist, was born on this day in 1850, in New York City.
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Jailed for justice at July 8th’s Moral Monday
July 11, 2013Over 4,000 North Carolinians came together during the first day of the workweek to protest and participate in acts of civil disobedience.
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Walmart’s firings lead lawmaker to author worker protection bill
July 8, 2013Walmart's reversion to its normal widespread labor law-breaking has prompted Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., to introduce legislation to protect the workers.
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North Carolina crowd roars at governor: “Wrong! Wrong! Wrong!!”
July 2, 2013Nearly 5,000 protesters at a "Moral Monday" rally roared disapproval of North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory's decision to terminate federal jobless benefits.
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Hyatt workers win big concessions, global boycott to end
July 2, 2013Unite Here, representing hospitality workers, has reached a deal with Hyatt Hotels, ending a four-year bitter battle involving protests, strikes, civil disobedience and a global boycott against the chain.
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