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North American Labor History Conference showcases Detroit
October 25, 2013Duncan said the intent of the project was to insure "voices from the past are not lost."
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SEIU’S Henry: Half of jobs to be low-wage by 2020
October 25, 2013"When the airport opened, they were all well-paying jobs; now they're all minimum wage, with no benefits and many are contracted out."
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Today in labor history: 40 hour week and minimum wage
October 24, 2013October 24 marks events in two of the most significant struggles by workers in U.S. history: for shorter hours and better wages.
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$5.2 billion McDonald’s CEO has $8.25 per hour mom arrested
October 24, 2013Her treatment is one of many examples of how the gap between the rich and the poor isn't just a modern phenomenon; these days it's grown into a chasm.
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Labor expanding vehicle to open membership to everyone
October 24, 2013The AFL-CIO and its Working America affiliate announced Oct. 23 that the affiliate will expand its operations to all 50 states within five years.
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