unions
Nurses score wins for unions and patients
May 31, 2011Emphasizing that short-staffing harms patients, the National Nurses Union racked up a big contract win at the D.C. area's largest hospital, the Washington Hospital Center.
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Asian Americans tackle job discrimination
May 31, 2011Job discrimination is on the rise for Asian Americans, one of the fastest-growing minority group in the U.S., and now number 15 million nationwide.
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Labor’s use of giant rat deemed legal
May 27, 2011The National Labor Relations Board recently ruled the giant inflatable rat used by the labor movement is legal, even at demonstrations in front of secondary employers.
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Union helped hotel worker stand up to IMF chief
May 24, 2011Several articles in the major media are discussing the high risk of sexual assault that housekeepers face in hotels. Sexual assault and harassment is rampant, maids are afraid to complain to management because of fear of...
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Labor board sides with Red Cross workers
May 23, 2011The Red Cross is trying to drive down the wages and benefits of its unionized workers.
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