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45,000 workers march in support of Second Bill of Rights
August 13, 2012The 45,000 workers and their allies came to hear labor leaders, community activists, and elected officials voice their frustration with politicians' failure to address the needs of working people.
Read moreToday in labor history: Air Line Pilots Assocation founded in Chicago
August 10, 2012A five-man Central Executive Council was established, dues were set, and the official motto became "Schedule with Safety."
Read moreJobless rate virtually unchanged in July
August 6, 2012At July's rate, it would take more than eight years to get back to full employment.
Read moreGovernor helps force Con Ed into an agreement
July 30, 2012Con Ed was forced back to the bargaining table to reach a tentative new contract with Utility Workers Local 1-2, which represents the electric firm's 8,500 workers.
Read moreTrumka steps up support for locked out sugar workers
July 30, 2012The labor movement will escalate the campaign to push for an end to American Crystal Sugar's year-long lockout of 1,300 workers.
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