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Walmart warehouse workers win $4.68 million settlement
December 19, 2013"Over five years workers were shorted overtime and regular pay, they were denied rest breaks and meal breaks as required by the law."
Read moreEugene Debs: Dreaming of a red Christmas
December 18, 2013It's worthwhile to remember Christmas 1921, the day that arguably the most successful socialist in American history, Eugene Debs, was released from prison.
Read moreCommunity to casino: Stop harassing your workers!
December 18, 2013Clergy and community leaders from Chicago and the northwest suburbs delivered a petition today signed by 33 allies supporting employees at the Rivers Casino Des Plaines.
Read moreD.C. Council votes to support minimum wage hike to $11.50
December 18, 2013The vote comes on the heels of two Maryland suburbs minimum wage increase votes.
Read moreToday in labor history: Wright brothers make first flight
December 17, 2013At 10:35 a.m. on this day in 1903, Orville Wright flew the Flyer over 120 feet of ground for 12 seconds.
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