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Radical roots of the great grape strike
September 21, 2015Fifty years ago, the great grape strike started in Delano, when Filipino pickers walked out of the fields on September 8, 1965.
Read moreGroundbreaking report confirms that Latinos in unions are better off
September 21, 2015One of the most striking findings: On average, Latinos that belong to a union earn $11,544 more than non-unionized Latinos.
Read moreSeattle teachers suspend strike, vote Sept. 20 on contract
September 18, 2015The 5,000 teachers in Seattle's public schools suspended their six-day strike amid strong displays of solidarity on their picketlines.
Read moreUnionists lobby to restore, strengthen Voting Rights Act
September 18, 2015"We care about workers' rights, which are in a shambles and are a disgrace, but we can't win these fights if 30 million people can't vote."
Read moreIndigenous migrants demand change in the fields
September 17, 2015"We are the ones who pay for the government of this state and country with the labor of our hands."
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