unions
Down, but not out: Leslie Smith’s UFC fight continues after setback
October 3, 2018Will the organizing efforts continue? Yes.
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‘New NAFTA’ draws skepticism from union leaders, allies
October 2, 2018“The point of NAFTA and other so-called ‘free’ so-called ‘trade’ so-called ‘agreements’ is to disempower these workers in their own countries."
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Trump didn’t make Youngstown great again; workers there are noticing
October 1, 2018Two years ago, Youngstown was described “crossover ground zero” for Donald Trump and the politics of resentment in working-class communities. Is Trump fever breaking?
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Union women: Kavanaugh’s sexual aggression should keep him off Supreme Court
September 27, 2018The Coalition of Labor Union Women and other union organizations are speaking strongly against the Kavanaugh nomination and in support of Dr. Ford.
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North Carolina farmworkers win back right to bargain for dues checkoff
September 26, 2018In a win for North Carolina’s unionized farm workers, a federal judge reinstated the right of their union to negotiate for a dues checkoff.
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