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Northwestern University footballers file union election cards
January 30, 2014With virtually unanimous player support, and Steelworker backing, football players at Northwestern University filed a formal petition and signed union recognition election cards.
Read moreToday in labor history: Rubber workers start huge sit-down strike
January 29, 2014The sit-down tactic proved extremely effective. Workers literally sat in at their jobs and refused to leave. As a result, the company was unable to hire scab replacements.
Read moreConnecticut child care providers voting on their first union contract
January 29, 2014Home child care workers in Connecticut are poised to win their first union contract, with a vote count scheduled for Feb. 14.
Read moreJustices: Collective bargaining determines pay for putting on protective gear
January 29, 2014In a 9-0 decision on Jan. 27, justices said time used in taking off and putting on the gear is a bargainable subject under labor law.
Read moreUtility workers ask W. Va. officials to strictly regulate area water firm
January 29, 2014The Utility Workers, who represent West Virginia American Water workers, want officials to strictly regulate the water firm and keep a beady eye on its staffing levels.
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