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Wage cuts, privatization threaten environmental disaster in San Jose
August 16, 2012The trouble started when the city responded to budget deficits with pay and benefit cuts for city workers.
Read moreSan Jose kicks off campaign to raise minimum wage
August 15, 2012A lively crowd of around 200 labor and community activists, gathering at IBEW Local 232 headquarters, kicked off a campaign to raise the minimum wage in San Jose.
Read moreWorkers remain solid one year into fight against Verizon
August 15, 2012"It's not just about CWA and IBEW any more - it's about one union fighting a greedy company."
Read moreMichigan attorney general: “Collective bargaining initiative unconstitutional!”
August 15, 2012Given the hyper-partisan climate in Michigan's state capitol, this shouldn't surprise anyone.
Read moreUnions: The folks who brought you summer vacations!
August 14, 2012These avid outdoors folk speak about the importance of their union job, which allows them the financial resources and the vacation time to go hunting and fishing.
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