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Workers, progressives – complete with The Rat – ‘greet’ Walker in Vermont
June 3, 2019“Scott Walker’s invitation to Vermont from the state GOP speaks volumes to working Vermonters!! Be assured we will reply to the threat!!”
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Political and union pressure halts hedge fund takeover of Gannett newspapers
May 29, 2019Pressure came from the News Guild, which represents workers at many Gannett papers.
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ATU President Costa: Trump edict increases danger to transit workers
May 29, 2019The new ATU president barely had time to settle into his chair before the Trump administration confronted him with an edict sidelining better protections for transit workers.
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AFGE: Trump’s killing of government personnel agency would politicize civil service
May 23, 2019Government Employees President (AFGE) J. David Cox’s warning got a sympathetic hearing from majority Democrats on the House Government Operations subcommittee.
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The fighting history of Earl George, for worker rights, equality
May 22, 2019Tim Wheeler recalls the profound influence Earl George had on him and his family, as well as his great contributions to the ILWU and the Daily World.
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