Wages
Black Friday Walmart strikes biggest ever (with video)
December 2, 2014Walmart employees' fight for justice and an end to retaliation reached a new level on Friday, with an estimated 1,600 actions and strikes.
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Fast food workers to stage nationwide strike Thursday
December 2, 2014During the nationwide strike in 160 cities for higher wages and union rights, they will demand an industry-wide wage of $15 per hour.
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AT&T denies sick time pay to older Minnesota employees
December 1, 2014The outrage over this brought a large crowd, led by more than 50 members of the CWA, to a mass protest outside the corporation's tower in downtown Minneapolis.
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Walmart workers sound alarm on hunger issues, announce Black Friday plans
November 21, 2014"The fight against income inequality starts at Walmart. We are proud to stand with Walmart workers this Black Friday to speak out for fair pay and respect."
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AFL-CIO to push economic agenda starting with January wage summit
November 13, 2014The AFL-CIO will strongly push its economic agenda, emphasizing job creation and raising workers' incomes, starting with a "wage summit" in January in D.C.
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