workers rights
AFL-CIO: Unions decline tied to attacks on democracy
February 27, 2013Reports showing union membership at an all-time low are of enormous concern at a gathering of the nation's labor leaders. Members of the AFL-CIO executive council see it tied to attacks on democratic rights.
Read moreRight to work for less amendment blocked in Virginia
February 20, 2013The radical right, big business and GOP coalition that pushes right to work for less legislation suffered a setback in Virginia in late January.
Read moreMichigan unions battle private sector right to work law
February 20, 2013Disregarding a move by Michigan's GOP governor to take the issue straight to the state Supreme Court, Michigan unions sued to overturn the state's "right to work" law affecting private sector workers.
Read moreHow Medicaid expansion will help thousands in W.Va.
February 19, 2013Under Obamacare the federal government pays 100% for expanded state Medicaid coverage for three years, followed by incremental state contributions of up to 10%.
Read moreFilipinos lured into “slavery” in Louisiana
February 19, 2013Sleazy 'recruiters' lured the workers here with assurances of plenty of money, a status job and U.S. citizenship, but when they got here they became indentured servants
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