unions
UAW faces big challenges at its 36th Constitutional Convention
June 2, 2014As they were getting ready for the big United Auto Workers convention, many members talked about what they say are some of the union's biggest challenges.
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New teacher union movement is rising
June 2, 2014Teacher unions must unite with parents, students and the community to improve public schools so that we have healthy communities and a vibrant democracy.
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House Dems side with labor on trade pact
May 30, 2014"Labor rights are now government-to-government in trade pacts, while corporate rights get to go over the top of governments."
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Today in labor history: Police open fire on striking steelworkers
May 30, 2014Police opened fire on workers who were marching to the Republic Steel plant in south Chicago to set up a picket line.
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Unions organize historic event on Cyprus
May 29, 2014The big event was held in the capital city of Lefkosia (Nicosia) and attracted a massive turnout from the populace, especially labor.
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