worker rights
Clevelanders back workers at rally for Vegas casino contract
March 29, 2019Dozens of spirited protesters rallied in downtown Cleveland March 27 to support workers at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas seeking a union contract.
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Maryland heading for $15 minimum wage, despite GOP Gov. Hogan
March 20, 2019Maryland is apparently heading for an increase in the state minimum wage to $15 an hour – despite GOP Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto threat.
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Judges give workers wins over anti-union right wingers
March 20, 2019State judges in Missouri have given workers there two more wins against anti-union schemes propagated by the radical right.
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GM plant closures may force United Auto Workers to strike
March 19, 2019The closing of Lordstown came despite GM having been the beneficiary of huge Trump tax cuts that were supposed to trickle down to the workers.
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Workers lose pensions as lawmakers tackle multi-employer plan problems
March 8, 2019Labor appears to be united behind HR397.
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