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AFT, NEA protest new anti-virus school reopening guidelines
April 8, 2021Two biggest teacher unions want social distancing guidelines that are stricter than those put forward by Biden administration.
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AFL-CIO leads National Day of Action to win the PRO Act
April 8, 2021“We’re not going to let a minority in the Senate stop” the PRO Act, federation President Richard Trumka vowed.
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AFL-CIO plans National Day of Action April 8 for Pro Act
April 2, 2021Workers nationwide to lobby senators to pass the most significant overhaul of U.S. labor law since the New Deal.
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Unions praise Biden infrastructure plan, including Pro Act; McConnell pans it
April 1, 2021Biden rolls out a massive $2 trillion plan, biggest since the New Deal, that launches rebuilding of the nation. The plan provides living wages to workers in marginalized communities.
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Part II, PW special: Agency probe reveals OSHA hamstrung vs. virus
April 1, 2021Agency meant to protect endangered workers was forced to stand down and allow the virus to kill them.
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