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White House threatens to veto GOP anti-VA worker bill
August 7, 2015If HR1994 becomes law, the VA would in essence return to the spoils system of the 1800s, where bosses could fire workers for political reasons - or none at all.
Read moreSteelworkers become first union to back Iran nuclear curbs deal
August 6, 2015"The USW supports the Iran deal because it would enhance national and global security as well as benefit the U.S. economy."
Read moreAdd Chris Christie – again – to the list of union-bashers
August 5, 2015Add New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to the lengthening list of GOP presidential hopefuls who are open and vocal union-bashers.
Read moreSteelworkers, top firms at odds as contract deadline approaches
August 5, 2015Steelworkers and the nation's top steel companies are at odds in negotiations as the deadline for a new contract approaches.
Read moreToday in labor history: Reagan fires air traffic controllers
August 5, 2015"After 1981, Reagan and his followers willingly donned the mantle of union-busters." The firing of air traffic controllers was just the beginning.
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