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Today in labor history: Mass. first state to pass minimum wage
June 4, 2014"The industry employing her is in receipt of the working energy of a human being at less than its cost, and to that extent is parasitic."
Read moreSens. Warren and Sanders, Rev. Barber inspire at New Populism Conference
May 27, 2014The "new populism" spoken of at the conference was described, defined and delivered with hope and realism.
Read moreMissouri Republicans fail to achieve much of their agenda
May 21, 2014"Their whole legislative agenda revolves around this one central idea: Weaken unions and increase profits for big corporations."
Read moreOhio students, faculty, parents: Reinvest in higher education
May 16, 2014"Ohioans deserve responsible budgeting that will provide more support for higher education and reduce the out-of-pocket expenses for our students."
Read moreSenate GOP defeats minimum wage hike
May 1, 2014The Senate tried to raise the nation's minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by 2016. But its Democratic sponsors needed 60 votes to start debate, and got six fewer than that.
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