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Groundbreaking 1984 strike inspires organizing today
October 1, 2014Despite current battles brewing, Yale's new president, Peter Salovey, came by to shake hands with each of the workers, recognizing the respect they had won in the hard fought 1984 battle.
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Bruce Rauner: of, by, and for Illinois’ richest 1 percent
October 1, 2014Bruce Rauner has made it clear he wants to be governor for the richest 1 percent of people in Illinois. He has made millions outsourcing America's jobs and firing workers.
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Hyatt to pay $1 million to fired Boston workers
September 29, 2014The 2009 firings resulted in a five-year boycott organized by Unite Here Local 26 with strong, nationwide solidarity.
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Atlanta symphony board majority locks out musicians for second time
September 29, 2014The intransigent board majority of the Atlanta Symphony, seeking to cut costs by firing orchestra members, locked them out, Sept. 6.
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A win for hotel workers is a win for all workers!
September 26, 2014"Many workers live in LA. They pay taxes and buy groceries they need in Los Angeles. With this raise they will be able to buy more and this increase will only benefit the city,"
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