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Today in labor history: 1934 Filipino lettuce cutters strike
August 27, 2014Filipino lettuce cutters and white packing shed workers struck the powerful Salinas Valley, California, growers and shippers, demanding union recognition and improved working conditions.
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NLRB: Labor law protects worker recruiting others to sign sexual harassment complaint
August 27, 2014In a 3-1 decision, the board said the sexual harassment complaint, even if it just involves the complaining worker, is "protected and concerted activity" the NLRB covers.
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Coalition tells president racial injustice underlies Michael Brown killing
August 27, 2014Michael Brown is only the latest in a long list of black men and boys who have died under eerily similar circumstances.
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Judges’ rulings take away workers’ rights
August 27, 2014If there ever is a year that proves the importance of judges' rulings to workers' rights, 2014 is it. That's because the jurists in black robes spent much of the year taking rights away.
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Oregon anti-labor groups try to kill paid sick leave
August 27, 2014What seemed to be a win for the growing national campaign for local paid sick leave laws has turned into a battle royal between the city and Lake County.
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