Mark Gruenberg
LATEST ARTICLES BY Mark Gruenberg
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“Mothers of Flint” visit N.Y. poisoned water village
October 12, 2016Instances of water contamination, thanks to corporate greed, political inattention or worse, are sprouting nationwide.
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Major symphony orchestras force musicians to strike
October 7, 2016Pittsburgh, Fort Worth orchestras are still out; Philly settles; Allentown to vote.
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Senate delayed train safety rule days before Hoboken accident
October 3, 2016A GOP-run U.S. Senate panel approved legislation delaying a safety system that could have prevented the accident.
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Panel: Discrimination, attacks on workers cause wage gap
September 30, 2016Discrimination and repression of rights are factors in the wage gap between white and African-American workers.
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Money bill dumps anti-worker schemes
September 30, 2016"This new regulation is the most effective way to raise wages, create jobs, and restore the 40-hour work week."
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NLRB ruling could strengthen the power of strikes
September 29, 2016If the NLRB accepts a recommendation from its own general counsel, the right of workers to strike for better wages and conditions could be greatly strengthened.
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Unions announce nationwide boycott of Trump hotels
September 29, 2016"While Donald Trump wages an indefensible anti-worker and anti-immigrant presidential campaign, the workers at his Las Vegas hotel are fighting for dignity."
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Tale of two cities: “Yes” vs. “no” on fair work schedules
September 26, 2016Not knowing when and for how long they will be at work makes it virtually impossible for workers to arrange for child care or have a good home life.
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