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New Haven march calls for hiring to end jobs crisis

June 17, 2015 By Joelle Fishman

Every neighborhood and many unions rallied together behind the banner of New Haven Rising for good jobs for city residents.

Missouri workers win with wage bill and right-to-work veto

June 5, 2015 By Al Neal And Tony Pecinovsky

"Since 1978 Missouri has said no to right-to-work and in just a minute I will sign that veto and make sure the voices of Missouri's working people are heard."

Activists demand re-hiring at Walmart

June 3, 2015

On June 2 in Dallas, nationwide rallies demanded re-hiring of laid-off Walmart workers.

New NEA president Eskelsen Garcia brings verve, edge to union

May 28, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

Teacher Lily Eskelsen Garcia has seen poverty's impact on her students, so for her, the issue is personal.

Head of L.A. Federation of Labor thrilled with $15 wage victory

May 28, 2015 By John Wojcik

It's a great day for working Angelenos, as the LA city countil has voted to raise the minimum wage, in steps, to $15 an hour.