Mark Gruenberg
LATEST ARTICLES BY Mark Gruenberg
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Politics
Union nurse in chaotic Iowa Dem gubernatorial primary
June 1, 2018Glasson has pledged to repeal the Republicans’ anti-union laws and restore bargaining rights.
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U.S.
Federal Reserve: Banks can speculate with your paychecks and your pension!
May 31, 2018Letting the financiers speculate in derivatives and other shady financial instruments led top consumer and union leaders to hit the ceiling.
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Labor
AFL-CIO launches ‘Join a union’ ad campaign
May 31, 2018“From the boardroom to the steps of the Supreme Court, a dark web of corporate interests is trying to stop us with everything it has."
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Environment
Puerto Rico death toll after hurricanes at least 4,645, not 64
May 30, 2018“Nurses on the ground saw that people were dying. Our volunteer RNs came back to the U.S. and said again and again, ‘The people of Puerto Rico are dying. Do something!’ "
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World
On the mainland teachers marched; in Puerto Rico, the students
May 30, 2018On the U.S. mainland, teachers have been marching, organizing at the grassroots, for more money for schools. On Puerto Rico, it was the students – 94 percent of them.
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Politics
GOP pushes through law allowing auto loan discrimination
May 30, 2018You’ve heard the phrase “driving while black.” Well, welcome to “getting an auto loan while black.” Or not.
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Labor
McDonald’s workers slam firm for sexual harassment, low pay
May 30, 2018Imagine getting groped and fondled on the job, twice in one month, by two different male co-workers – and your supervisors turn a deaf ear.
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Labor
Democracy be damned: Trump orders cancellation of union contracts
May 30, 2018“Instead of trying to erode rights, the administration should focus on the abuses of Cabinet officials buying $31,000 dining sets and $43,000 soundproof booths."
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