workers rights
The IWW legacy
March 1, 2012Occupy Wall Street and the other anti-capitalist forces could find no greater inspiration than the Industrial Workers of the World.
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U.S.-Mexico labor alliance calls for end to persecution of Mexican workers
February 29, 2012Trade unionists from swore mutual support and solidarity for the struggle of Mexico's workers to fight neoliberal economic policies.
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Workers ratify Cooper Tire deal, ending three-month lockout
February 28, 2012The membership of the United Steelworkers, Local 207L, by a 2-to-1 margin, ratified a new five-year contract with Cooper Tire and Rubber Company, ending an infamous three-month lockout at the company's Findlay, Ohio plant. Workers were...
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Steelworkers rally in solidarity with Mexican miners (with video)
February 28, 2012Steelworkers led a rally including union members, along with faith-based, community and occupy activists last Saturday, Feb. 25, in solidarity with the Mexican miners.
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AFL-CIO leader champions day laborers’ quest for humane immigration reform
February 24, 2012Many, undocumented, risked arrest and possible deportation. But they would not be deterred in their quest.
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