workers rights
“The Country of the (Growing) Blind”
January 6, 2015Today, all of us can be ordinary citizens, using the singular eye of smartphones, blogs, and shares, to expand everyone's vision.
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Year-end legislative rush may produce little for workers
December 11, 2014Congress' year-end rush to approve a massive spending bill for the rest of fiscal 2015, and to extend a hodge-podge of special tax breaks, may produce little for workers.
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What’s outrageous? Poverty wages! (with video)
December 9, 2014Fast food strikers and supporters danced in front of a Downtown Los Angeles McDonald's on December 2, chanting, "If we don't get it, shut it down!"
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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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