Labor
Ten years ago, Republic Windows workers occupied their factory; now they own it
March 11, 2019A decade ago, members of UE Local 1110 made history by occupying their factory, Republic Windows and Doors. Now they own the place.
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AFL-CIO leaders say unions have a role in saving the country
March 11, 2019Union leaders meet in New Orleans this week, and Richard Trumka says labor is uniquely qualified to lead the country out of its current "dark period."
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Lawmakers ready to pass sweeping HR-1 reform bill
March 6, 2019House is about to pass the For the People Act, a major election, voting rights, and ethics law reform measure.
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West Virginia judge tosses state GOP’s right to work law – again
March 5, 2019Kanawha County (Charleston) Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Bailey has tossed out much of the state GOP-enacted “right to work” law – again.
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Oakland teachers’ strike victory: Billionaires won’t determine our kids’ futures
March 5, 2019Along with salary increases, teachers also won a pause on school closures and a moratorium on publicly-funded but privately-run charter schools.
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