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City Council funds jobs center for Oakland Army Base redevelopment
April 23, 2013A major milestone was passed April 16 in the long struggle to win jobs for local workers in redevelopment of the Oakland Army Base.
Read moreToday in labor history: Cesar Chavez died
April 23, 2013Cesar Chavez was the founder and leader of the United Farm Workers union. The UFW achieved the nation's first industry-wide farm labor contracts.
Read moreUnions push plan for green infrastructure jobs
April 18, 2013Just how old and how badly in need of upgrading is the U.S. power grid?
Read moreUnions oppose letting Japan into trade pact
April 18, 2013The Steelworkers, the Autoworkers and the AFL-CIO formally oppose letting Japan join talks on the latest controversial "free trade" treaty, the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Read moreSan Francisco Symphony musicians ratify new contract
April 17, 2013The musicians, members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 6, overcame draconian proposals to slash pay of substitutes and extras.
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