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New AFL-CIO report shows weaknesses in safety, health enforcement
May 4, 2015Low fines and lack of jail terms for heads of firms that disobey or disregard safety provide little incentive for companies to obey the law.
Read moreMay Day 2015: an international affair
May 4, 2015On May 1, 2015 in Chicago, the community gathered around the memorial for the Haymarket Martyrs.
Read moreLA, Long Beach port drivers forced to strike again
May 1, 2015The drivers demand that trucking firms recognize them as employees and bargain with them if they select the Teamsters.
Read moreTrumka: Raising wages is measuring stick for presidential campaign support
April 28, 2015"The labor movement's doors are open to any candidate who's serious about transforming our economy with high and rising wages."
Read moreEleven “must knows” about safety for Workers Memorial Day
April 27, 2015Unions observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew our efforts for safe workplaces.
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