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Families arrested at bank in foreclosure protest [with video]

December 17, 2010

Several families moved their belongings outside of a Chase Bank branch in an act of civil disobedience - and were arrested.

Demonstrators to Rite Aid: Respect workers, respect communities

December 16, 2010 By Rick Nagin

Hundreds rallied in some 45 cities Dec. 15 in a national Day of Action to protest efforts by Rite Aid to slash health coverage for its low-paid clerical and warehouse employees.

Supreme Court hears case for Calif. prisoners’ rights

December 1, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Nov. 30 in the long legal battle over the rights of California prison inmates to decent health care.

As injuries soar, Sacramentans offer help to Hyatt’s housekeepers

November 23, 2010 By Nell Ranta

With brooms and mops held high, our group of 35 people, including the president of the Central Labor Council and religious leaders, marched into the Hyatt Hotel lobby.

Workers fight back vs. wage theft

November 19, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

Low wage workers and their supporters gathered on the steps of San Francisco City Hall Nov. 18 to mark the National Day of Action Against Wage Theft.