Mark Gruenberg
LATEST ARTICLES BY Mark Gruenberg
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Politics
Protesters at White House condemn U.S. push for war with Russia
January 28, 2022Progressive lawmakers oppose legislation sending more weapons to Ukraine, saying it could provoke a conflict that should be avoided.
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Labor
Rail unions hit impasse with freight railroads, file for mediation
January 27, 2022After two years of talks, the rail unions have been forced to declare an impasse.
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U.S.
Big mailbox a stumbling block in Amazon Bessemer election rerun
January 27, 2022What NLRB has identified as a deterrent to workers making a free choice remains on the site.
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Politics
U.S. peace groups begin to challenge war hawks over Ukraine
January 26, 2022Meanwhile, cracks widen in the European support structure for provocative anti-Russia moves by the Biden administration.
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Labor
Walsh: Biden to push not just jobs, but good jobs
January 25, 2022It’s not just jobs but good jobs that are needed, according to the administration.
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Politics
Biden concedes Build Back Better breakup; unions campaign to save key pieces
January 25, 2022Said one union leader: “Working people need to see their elected leaders fighting to get something done—and calling the question on the issues that matter—so we can hold these politicians accountable in November.”
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U.S.
Biden gives 70K federal workers an immediate raise, to $15/hour
January 24, 2022AFGE reports that the raise is in a Jan. 21 executive order.
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Labor
Lack of virus protection forces Santa Cruz workers to plan strike
January 24, 2022Workers tell the County that they cannot accept any plan that does not increase safety for people providing community services.
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