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Palestinian union leader seeks support from U.S. unions

October 1, 2013 By Susan Webb

Labor leader Mahmoud Abu Odeh is hoping American trade unionists will help Palestinian workers achieve basic rights. He says it is a question of human needs shared by Americans, Palestinians and Israelis.

NLRB judge: Firm’s ‘arbitration agreement’ with workers can’t ban appeals to board

August 22, 2013 By PAI

The ban violates the worker's labor law rights, ALJ Melissa Olivero ruled on August 14 in a case involving Fort Lauderdale-based Everglades University.

Pennsylvania American Water slapped by NLRB

July 16, 2013 By Press Associates

Pennsylvania American Water, subsidiary of one of the nation's richest utilities, apparently isn't content with letting its executives feed at the ratepayers' trough, the Utility Workers note.

Minnesota contractor charged with wage theft

April 5, 2012 By Barb Kucera

A trucking company owner faces felony "theft by swindle" charges for stealing thousands of dollars in wages from employees.

Many workers to benefit in 2012 from new Obama rules

January 2, 2012 By John Wojcik

Last month the Obama administration issued some of the most pro-worker rules the country has seen in 35 years, covering union elections, hours of work and wages, among other things.