labor movement
‘There’s nothing automatic about determination’: L.A. labor federation honors MLK
January 24, 2018The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO held its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Labor Breakfast at the Convention Center.
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Labor IS involved in social justice struggles
November 20, 2016The union (USW) that I love, have been part of for decades, has taken on racism, fought like hell and won members over. THAT is our job!
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Which side are you on? Time for labor to lead on social justice
November 11, 2016Old Man Trump’s vile son is set to become the American president. So the protests and resistance are beginning, and we're figuring out what this looks like. I am thinking about my role in the union...
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Political roof falls in on union members
November 9, 2016The political roof fell in on national unions and their leaders on November 8 as unionists – as well as other voters – voted for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who beat Democratic nominee Hillary Rodham...
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Labor youth summit opens in Minneapolis
September 29, 2011The conference includes young workers, young union organizers and students, and is part of the AFL-CIO's attempts, over the last two years, to reach workers under age 35.
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