Solidarity
Today in labor history: The UMW occupation at Pittston Moss 3 plant
September 17, 2014In 1989, 98 UMWA members and a minister occupied the Pittston Coal Company's Moss 3 preparation plant in Carbon, Virginia, the most important act of civil disobedience during the Pittston strike.
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Why labor has stake in fighting for racial equality
September 15, 2014"I'm going to stray from my usual convention speech; I'm going to talk about something that may be difficult and uncomfortable, but what I'm going to say needs to be said."
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Why I am going to the People’s Climate March
September 15, 2014"The time to act is now, and the People's Climate March is a groundbreaking step in the right direction."
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Get on board the CT Climate Train
September 15, 2014When the People's Climate March kicks off in New York City on Sunday, Sept. 21, it is sure to be a powerful and diverse assembly.
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How a small town council routed the union busters
September 9, 2014The Sequim City Council voted unanimously to kill two pending "Right to Work" (for less) ballot propositions, condemning them as "grossly invalid" and a flagrant violation of state law.
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