Mark Gruenberg
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News
Biden’s economic rescue plan advances, but minimum wage hike more uncertain
February 26, 2021Bernie Sanders is planning an end-run around Senate parliamentarian's ruling blocking the $15 minimum wage.
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Labor
Overcoming company hurdles, 6,000 Amazon workers start union recognition vote
February 16, 2021If workers here go union, it will mark a double breakthrough for organized labor in two notoriously hostile environments: Amazon and Alabama.
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Politics
Impeachment: 57-43 Senate majority—but not enough—votes to convict Trump
February 13, 2021Many of the 43 voting for acquittal were as guilty of the insurrection as the former president himself.
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Labor
Panel to Congress: Transportation workers at higher risk of coronavirus
February 12, 2021Risk for bus drivers could be five times that of the risk for the general population.
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U.S.
Congressional prosecutors: Trump’s, insurrectionists’ words prove he incited Capitol invasion
February 12, 2021They issue chilling forecasts of what will happen if the senators fail to convict the former president.
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U.S.
Some children to return to Chicago classrooms next week
February 12, 2021By a 2 to 1 vote, Chicago Teachers Union members approve a re-opening plan.
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Labor
BLS: Pandemic’s job hit continues, as new aid claims rise 14.55%
February 11, 2021Rising joblessness underscores the need for passage of the massive rescue package proposed by Biden.
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Politics
Trump trial team shifts to details in building conviction case
February 11, 2021Will wrap up testimony today showing Trump was involved in the buildup to the attack over a period of months.
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