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Press Associates Union News Service provides national coverage of news affecting workers, including activism, politics, economics, legislation in Congress and actions by the White House, federal agencies and the courts that affect working people. Mark Gruenberg is Editor in chief and owner of Press Associates Union News Service, Washington, D.C.

LATEST ARTICLES BY PAI

Labor

Walmart workers group happy about deal imposed on retail giant
August 12, 2013 By PAI
"This settlement will help keep thousands of exposed Walmart workers safe and healthy on the job."
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Labor

It’s official: UFCW formally rejoins AFL-CIO
August 9, 2013 By PAI
Citing the AFL-CIO's new dynamism and activism, UFCW formally rejoined the labor federation on August 8, leaving Change To Win, but not its organizing institute.
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Labor

SEIU, AFT join coalition to stop job discrimination vs. gays
August 8, 2013 By PAI
"Embedding discrimination against LGBT Americans into our laws and workplaces is not only morally reprehensible, it also makes zero economic sense."
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Labor

Unionists to hit the streets in August for immigration reform
July 31, 2013 By PAI
Unionists will hit the streets by the thousands in August, campaigning all-out for comprehensive immigration reform.
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Labor

IBEW adds its voice to call for changes in Obamacare
July 30, 2013 By PAI
The IBEW has called for a change to the Affordable Care Act so workers covered by multi-employer plans don't get hurt or lose coverage.
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World

Tunisian unions call off general strike
February 8, 2013 By PAI
Tunisia's union confederation called off the first planned nationwide general strike in 35 years at the last minute after the government yielded in talks with union leaders.
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Labor

Unemployment at 7.9% in January
February 1, 2013 By PAI
The nation's unemployment rate was 7.9% in January, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said, up 0.1% from December's figure.
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U.S.

Under pressure GOP dumps “poison pills” from Sandy aid
January 16, 2013 By PAI
The Republican-run House Rules Committee decided not to invite more confrontations over GOP reluctance to aid the millions of victims of Hurricane Sandy.
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