Labor
Iranian workers resist as sanctions grip
January 5, 2015The coming to power of President Hassan Rouhani was sold, both nationally and internationally, as a turning point in the politics of Iran.
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Sen. Harkin closes career with demand that lawmakers give workers ‘opportunity’
January 5, 2015Closing his 40-year career on Capitol Hill, retiring Senate Labor Committee chairman Tom Harkin challenged his colleagues to give workers and all other people in the U.S. opportunity.
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Top labor board official files charges against McDonald’s
January 5, 2015McDonald's is one of the nation's largest low-wage employers, and its workers have been in the vanguard of the national movement for decent wages.
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Home care ruling shows negative impact of courts on workers
January 5, 2015A Dec. 22 decision showed that men and women in black robes can yank away what workers win in the executive branch, on Capitol Hill, or at the bargaining table.
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NY Better World Awards honor activists, salute protests
December 22, 2014Good food and politics were in ample supply at the annual New York Better World awards.
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