workers rights
An in-depth look at Germany’s Left Party congress
June 5, 2012The media were keen for a real wide split in the party. In truth, a lot of the members feared the same.
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NYC public workers battle Bloomberg, with video
May 29, 2012Even as Mayor Michael Bloomberg ladles out billions of dollars to contractors in questionable deals, the multimillionaire former businessman is trying to cut pay of 10,000 of the city's municipal trades workers.
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Striking Red Cross workers’ life blood on the line
May 22, 2012"Working at a site without air on a 90-degree day and trying to keep my staff and donors from passing out was part of my daily challenge."
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War on workers in Minnesota: unprecedented attacks in 2012 legislative session
May 17, 2012Republicans unveiled an unprecedented attack on worker rights and protections, including the granddaddy of all anti-union legislation: "Right to work."
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Strikers blast Caterpillar greed, reject concessions
May 14, 2012Unabashed corporate greed, is how striking workers are describing Caterpillar's efforts to slash wages and benefits while eliminating pensions and seniority rights at their plant here.
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