fast track
Unions and environmentalists descend on DC to oppose fast track
April 16, 2015The TPP would give firms and investors "rights and privileges" that make it safer to take production overseas to low-wage, labor and human rights violators.
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AFL-CIO launches six-figure ad campaign to stop Fast Track
April 16, 2015As soon as Congress introduces Trade Promotion Authority, the AFL-CIO will launch a massive six figure advertising campaign.
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Labor leaders halt political contributions until after fast-track vote
February 26, 2015Uunion presidents have decided to condition labor's voluntary political contributions to lawmakers on their fast-track votes, at least for now.
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America’s labor movement: Time for a new track on trade policy
February 26, 2015"As a teacher I've always placed a premium on what we know, and what we know is that there hasn't been a trade deal yet that benefitted the American people."
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House Dems side with labor on trade pact
May 30, 2014"Labor rights are now government-to-government in trade pacts, while corporate rights get to go over the top of governments."
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