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Union-led democracy initiative may tackle politicization of state courts
January 20, 2015The union-led Democracy Initiative, founded and led by the Communications Workers, will tackle politicization of state courts, a senior strategist says.
Read moreHome care ruling shows negative impact of courts on workers
January 5, 2015A Dec. 22 decision showed that men and women in black robes can yank away what workers win in the executive branch, on Capitol Hill, or at the bargaining table.
Read moreFederal court ruling a victory for 700 arrested on Brooklyn Bridge
August 21, 2014"This is a major victory upholding the fundamental constitutional rights of people to engage in First Amendment-protected activity in New York City."
Read moreWorkers win two in the courts
April 23, 2014Two separate groups of union workers - public workers in Florida and American Airlines retirees nationwide - racked up big wins in separate courts in recent days.
Read moreNLRB OKs rules to streamline union election procedures
February 7, 2014Union leaders welcomed the NLRB's proposals. The right wing House GOP and the National Retail Federation screamed.
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