unions
UFCW hits tiny fine of Smithfield for Sioux Falls virus rampage
November 17, 2021Fine shows why labor law must be strengthened; $13,494 was the maximum OSHA could levy.
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McDonald’s and Kaiser workers carry ‘Striketober’ into ‘Strikesgiving’
November 9, 2021Golden Arches workers forced to walk out in Calif.; 32K hospital workers give health giant strike notice.
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One big bill for workers done; one bigger bill to go
November 8, 2021The push is on to win so-called Democratic moderates in the Senate so that a victory for human infrastructure can be added to the victory for hard infrastructure.
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Connecticut group home workers strike Sunrise for wages, pensions, dignity
November 5, 2021Most are making less than $17-an-hour and have to pay $6,000 in monthly premiums for family health insurance coverage. The CEO, meanwhile, rakes in a $325k annual salary.
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John Deere UAW members vote down second tentative pact
November 4, 2021Union members, determined to play the decisive role in deciding what is acceptable to them, send their leaders back for a third try.
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