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California’s paid family-leave a success
January 27, 2011California's landmark Paid Family Leave (PFL) program has produced substantial "economic, social, and health" gains for workers and their families.
Read moreHealth reform helps Californians, repeal would be costly
January 13, 2011The California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) has released a report detailing what would happen to Californians if repeal happens.
Read moreErgonomics not on the list of five new safety rules
January 12, 2011The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will roll out five new rules this year designed to protect workers on the job - but a rule to curb ergonomic injuries will not be one of them.
Read moreFood safety at risk with Republican slashes
January 4, 2011Republican plans to cut taxes for the rich and social spending for working families may threaten food safety, say supporters of a law passed in the lame duck session of Congress and signed into law this...
Read moreImperialist bullying sharpens in Haiti
January 4, 2011Foreign intervention in Haiti is as problematic as ever, including food aid that is undoing Haiti's economy and independence.
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