workers rights
Michigan 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.
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How 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%.
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Filipinos 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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Join Days of Action for worker rights in Mexico
February 19, 2013Actions in the U.S. will vary from protests to delivering letters to Mexican government consulate offices.
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New York school bus drivers and matrons end strike
February 19, 2013The NLRB found that Local 1181 had a fair dispute with both the DOE and the bus companies.
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