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More than 400,000 New Jerseyans get a raise January 1
January 2, 2014New Jersey is one of the 13 states that saw a bump in the minimum wage starting Jan. 1.The minimum wage became $8.25, up one dollar from $7.25.
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City ordinance: All Portland workers get sick leave
January 2, 2014On Jan. 1, more than a quarter of a million Portland workers gained a human right - the right to stay home when they're sick.
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Emergency action urged on unemployment benefits
January 2, 2014Call Congress at 1-877-318-0483 with the message "extend unemployment insurance now."
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I spent 19 days in a psychiatric hospital — and loved every minute
January 2, 2014My impression of such treatment centers was quite negative. Then I was a patient in one.
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Start the year with some great labor films
January 2, 2014Let me quickly recommend some lesser known labor films worth your attention.
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