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Painters uncover serious lead poisoning threat to St. Louis kids
August 14, 2013The St. Louis city school system hired the prime contractor, Raineri Construction, to renovate the two schools where there are special facilities for pregnant teens.
Read moreToday in labor history: Seattle Post-Intelligencer strike takes place
August 13, 2013The Post-Intelligencer is owned by the Hearst Corporation, which, at the time, was notorious for anti-unionism and anti-communism.
Read moreWalmart workers group happy about deal imposed on retail giant
August 12, 2013"This settlement will help keep thousands of exposed Walmart workers safe and healthy on the job."
Read moreUnited Mine Workers of America reaches settlement with Patriot Coal
August 12, 2013"After several weeks of nearly around-the-clock negotiations, I believe we have reached something that can be taken to the membership for ratification."
Read moreLawmakers hit offshoring of call center jobs
August 12, 2013"Companies that choose to outsource American call center jobs overseas should forfeit their eligibility for federal financial assistance."
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