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Economists weigh in as Walmart Black Friday protests approach
November 26, 2014As the largest Black Friday strikes and protests scheduled for Nov. 28 rapidly approach, the growing calls for change at Walmart continue.
Read moreAmerican Grace
November 26, 2014"Remember those who grew this food, who picked and packed, who shipped and sold..."
Read moreToday in labor history: American Federation of Labor gets new president
November 25, 2014On Nov. 25, 1952, and following the death four days prior of William Green, George Meany became the new president of the AFL.
Read moreWalmart workers sound alarm on hunger issues, announce Black Friday plans
November 21, 2014"The fight against income inequality starts at Walmart. We are proud to stand with Walmart workers this Black Friday to speak out for fair pay and respect."
Read moreSEIU’S Henry urges Obama to let undocumented adults stay
November 20, 2014SEIU president Mary Kay Henry joined 15 other leaders in urging President Obama to let an estimated five to six million undocumented adults stay in the U.S.
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