unions
Labor Day report: Wages “dead in the water” for a decade
September 2, 2013According to a new report, workers' wages "have been dead in the water for a decade," but the trend can be reversed with job-creating investment in infrastructure and education, and a minimum wage raise.
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Labor Day 2013: Unions determined to remake themselves
September 2, 2013As Labor Day 2013 approaches unions in America are re-assessing themselves in a way they never have before.
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Fast food workers’ strike is “March on Corporate America”
August 30, 2013At yesterday's fast food workers strike, Rep. Barbara Lee told workers, " There's no way workers should have to work for minimum wage and still have to rely on food stamps, Section 8 and Medicaid."
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Fast food workers strike in 60 cities for higher wages
August 30, 2013Fast food workers went on strike in a half dozen Michigan cities as well as over 60 cities, towns and suburbs nationwide, driving home how fast this movement for dignity and a 15 dollar an hour...
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Catholic diocese settles with fired gay teacher
August 29, 2013After a hard fought four-month campaign, the Columbus, Ohio, Catholic Diocese has been forced to reach agreement with a discharged 19-year teacher, Carla Hale.
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