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AFT’s Weingarten urges members: Push lawmakers to impeach Trump
December 9, 2019Makes move as House Judiciary Committee prepares to draft the articles of impeachment.
Read moreTucson: Copper strikers and supporters rally for a fair deal
November 25, 2019The strikers are prepared for a long fight and need all the solidarity and support they can get.
Read moreJury decision could kill the dockworkers’ union on West coast
November 22, 2019The jury held Local 8 responsible for $42 million of the damages (45%). Local 8’s assets total $151,000. The ILWU international, with assets totaling $8 million, is responsible for the remaining $51 million.
Read moreHouse approves nurse-pushed workplace violence bill
November 22, 2019"To stop these attacks, this bill would require employers to develop violence prevention plans to mitigate risk factors in healthcare facilities."
Read moreUnion, advocates, growers, reps agree on residence requirements for undocumented farmworkers
November 22, 2019Growers and lawmakers have agreed on legislation to provide residence requirements – including a path to “green cards” – for undocumented farm workers and their families.
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