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U.S.
Maryland Gov. Hogan vetoes paid sick leave bill
May 26, 2017Both Democratic hopefuls for governor criticized Hogan’s move, while right wing business groups applauded it.
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Environment
Blankenship leaves prison; blames others for his mine explosion that killed 29
May 17, 2017Prosecutors at Blankenship’s trial introduced evidence about his hands-on operation of all Massey mines, putting profits before people and downgrading safety.
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U.S.
Google’s CEO tops unions’ list of greediest execs
May 15, 2017The average CEO last year earned $13.1 million in pay and perks, compared to a median wage of $37,600 for U.S. workers, the Paywatch site notes.
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Labor
House Democrats reintroduce bill to strengthen OSHA
February 16, 2017It went nowhere in the prior, Republican-run Congress, but House Democrats who are reintroducing their bill to strengthen the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Labor
Berger-Marks awards celebrate young women organizers, activists
February 10, 2017“These are the stories about women who are changing the world, which is just what we need these days."
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Labor
Trump’s federal hiring freeze likely to cost more than it saves
January 24, 2017“I do not think Trump understands the crippling effect a hiring freeze has…or perhaps he just does not care."
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U.S.
School administrators, AFL-CIO, AFSCME oppose DeVos
January 19, 2017The unions’ opposition, plus that of more than 100 Detroit parents and students who crowded into the Senate hearing room, apparently did not derail the panel’s GOP majority.
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Labor
Trump employees win their battle for a contract
January 1, 2017After two years of struggle, workers won a four year contract with significant wage hikes, improved working conditions, family healthcare benefits, pensions and job security.
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