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As support grows, striking Chicago Symphony musicians plan free concerts
March 22, 2019The musicians are walking picket lines and playing free concerts all over again.
Read moreFacebook settles CWA, ACLU lawsuit on bias vs. women, minorities
March 21, 2019"Shame on these employers for targeting ads based on gender, and shame on Facebook for facilitating this practice."
Read moreJudges give workers wins over anti-union right wingers
March 20, 2019State judges in Missouri have given workers there two more wins against anti-union schemes propagated by the radical right.
Read moreGM plant closures may force United Auto Workers to strike
March 19, 2019The closing of Lordstown came despite GM having been the beneficiary of huge Trump tax cuts that were supposed to trickle down to the workers.
Read moreImmigration: AFL-CIO pushing lawmakers to protect Dreamers, TPS recipients
March 15, 2019"Can we get some Republicans?” Bricklayers President Jim Boland asked rhetorically. It depends on whether employers, in the interest of having a stable workforce, have the will to stand up to the president.
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