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Today in labor history: Reagan fires air traffic controllers
August 5, 2015"After 1981, Reagan and his followers willingly donned the mantle of union-busters." The firing of air traffic controllers was just the beginning.
Read moreCourt orders El Super to reinstate Fermin Rodriquez, fired organizer
August 3, 2015"I am incredibly excited to be returning to my job where I can continue to fight for dignity and respect for all El Super workers."
Read moreSingle-payer healthcare gets backing from Medicare’s “creator”
July 31, 2015The last surviving "creator" of the original Medicare proposal of 1965 is enthusiastically endorsing Medicare for all.
Read moreHillary Clinton pledges to push Employee Free Choice
July 31, 2015Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton supports comprehensive labor law reform, and she says she really means it.
Read moreAFL-CIO to hold regular talks on racism beginning in September
July 30, 2015"Since the death of Trayvon Martin, the AFL-CIO has worked to open a constructive dialogue around the role of race."
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