disasters
Today in labor history: Wreck of the Old 97
September 26, 2013The derailment left 11 of the eighteen on board dead and the remaining seven injured. Among the dead were engineer Broady, the conductor, and the flagman.
Read moreOil-tarnished land left in wake of Colorado flood
September 24, 2013Tthe floods have left 10 dead and 200 still unaccounted for, destroyed at least 15,000 homes across 17 counties, damaged at least 11 oil and gas locations, and now the resultant leaks and spills threaten to...
Read moreMore than regrets needed after D.C. shooting
September 18, 2013A number of things came together to contribute to this latest mass shooting; many of those factors must be dealt with, and soon.
Read moreOil, fracking chemical leaks worsen Colorado flood disaster
September 17, 2013The flooding caused the evacuation of 11,750 people; some of those evacuees are reportedly returning home now, only to find their houses destroyed, and in some instances, discovering foul polluted water.
Read moreFirefighters union leads somber 9/11 commemoration
September 11, 2013Hundreds of union members lost their lives doing their job on that horrific day 12 years ago; the labor movement continues to honor all 9/11 victims and work like hell for those who survived.
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