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Hyatt workers win big concessions, global boycott to end

July 2, 2013 By John Wojcik

Unite 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.

As health care exchanges near launch, labor braces for impact

July 2, 2013 By Don McIntosh

Now, four months before the law's mandated state insurance exchanges launch, it appears that while some union members will benefit, others face potential harm.

Food stamps on the chopping block

June 17, 2013 By Cole Stangler

On Monday evening, the Senate voted to cut roughly $4 billion from SNAP, more commonly known by its former name, food stamps.

Union leaders question proposed U.S.-Europe ‘free trade’ pact

June 4, 2013 By Mark Gruenberg

Union leaders from the U.S. and Europe are questioning the value and safeguards for workers in a proposed "free trade" pact between the world's two largest trading areas.

Texas clergy and students back Walmart strikers

June 3, 2013

We protested low wages, unattainable benefits, and murderous uncertain working hours.