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Dem leaders unveil pro-workers’ rights agenda, to union praise
November 2, 2017The agenda is part of the Democrats “Better Deal,” which they intend to tout on the campaign trail next year.
Read moreNew York unionists hit the streets to battle Concon
October 27, 2017“ConCon” stands for the Constitutional Convention and the state’s constitution mandates voters go to the polls every 20 years to decide on whether to call one.
Read morePuerto Rico’s plight, Trump’s response dominates a day at AFL-CIO
October 24, 2017Puerto Rico’s plight, a month after Hurricane Maria smashed the island commonwealth to smithereens, dominated a day at the AFL-CIO convention.
Read moreAfrican Americans in Oakland: “We have power to make a difference”
October 17, 2017The Oct. 7 event, held at Laney College, drew hundreds of participants from Oakland and surrounding communities.
Read moreDreamers and allies fight on after Trump lowers boom
September 6, 2017“We've been here paying taxes, and paying back taxes. Nothing’s been returned to us, because we’re not citizens.”
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