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Texas fertilizer plant inspection long overdue
April 18, 2013Last night an enormous explosion rocked this small town situated near Waco, killing 15 and injuring hundreds.
Read moreSan Francisco Symphony musicians ratify new contract
April 17, 2013The musicians, members of the American Federation of Musicians Local 6, overcame draconian proposals to slash pay of substitutes and extras.
Read moreOver labor opposition, House OKs anti-NLRB bill
April 17, 2013Over labor and Democratic opposition, the GOP-run House has narrowly approved legislation (HR1120) to try to shut down the National Labor Relations Board.
Read moreBoston unionists stepped up when bombs hit marathon
April 17, 2013Police managed to peacefully disperse the massive crowd. Firefighters responded to the alarms with trucks, ambulances, EMTs, and specially trained union members.
Read moreToday in labor history: Songwriter, activist Florence Reece is born
April 12, 2013She is best known for having written the folk song "Which Side Are You On?," which she wrote at the age of twelve while her father was out on strike with other coal miners.
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