collective bargaining
What kind of “healthy” economy is healthy for working people?
September 3, 2015Many proposals to prop up or restore the health of our current economic system are at odds with improving the standard of living for workers in the U.S.
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Video: Steelworkers fight for a fair deal
September 3, 2015Their contract with ArcelorMittal expired September 1; the union is staying on the job in hopes of a fair contract, but are ready to fightback in what are very tough negotiations.
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Steelworkers and teachers: Two unions, one struggle
September 2, 2015In other words: To make money for the shareholders, workers have to go without; to keep the banks happy, public schools have to tighten their belts.
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Video: Despite anti-union attacks, steelworkers rally for contract, justice
August 25, 2015United Steelworkers (USW) union members and allies demonstrated this past week in two separate rallies for a fair contract for workers who produce steel.
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Illinois GOP governor solicits retirees as strikebreakers
August 4, 2015Rauner also failed to deny reports that he is considering calling on the Illinois National Guard to replace state workers in the event of a lockout or strike.
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