Labor
CVS risking consumer, workers’ health for profits, laborers claim
February 3, 2010Members of Laborers Local 78 are connecting poor treatment of consumers to poor working conditions for contractors, and are urging consumers to pressure CVS.
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Historic union contract signed at Foxwoods
February 2, 2010"We have voted and we now have a contract!" exclaimed a game-table dealer and member of UAW Local 2121 at Foxwoods Resort Casino.
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Foxwoods Casino workers vote on first union contract
January 29, 2010After three years of organizing with the United Auto Workers (UAW), 2,500 casino workers at the Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand complex will vote on their first union contract.
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Labor backs president’s emphasis on jobs
January 28, 2010Union leaders reacting last night and today to President Obama's State of the Union address praised his emphasis on job creation.
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Obama deficit control plan draws fire
January 26, 2010President Obama's plan to announce a spending freeze for some domestic programs during his State of the Union address tomorrow is drawing fire.
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