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Today in labor history: Soldiers flee striking Pittsburgh workers
July 19, 2013On this day in 1877 during the Great Railroad strike, workers in Pittsburgh forced soldiers sent to quell the job action to flee the city.
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D.C. fast food workers strike, wage complaints reach White House
July 19, 2013WASHINGTON - Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., has taken the plight of the nation's low-paid fast food workers - specifically those who toil in eateries in federal buildings - straight to the top of the nation's political...
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Three unions call for Obamacare redo
July 19, 2013WASHINGTON - The presidents of the Teamsters, the United Food and Commercial Workers and Unite Here have asked congressional Democratic leaders to redo the 2010 health insurance law to prevent firms from converting workers from full-time...
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Why Rolling Stone’s “Bomber” cover triggered explosion of outrage
July 19, 2013After Rolling Stone magazine placed Tsarnaev Dzhokhar on their cover in a flattering rock star image, many protested saying it was a terrible move - and they may be right.
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Walmart sues activist for standing up for exploited workers
July 19, 2013The world's largest and most oppressive corporation in the world, Walmart has sued a retired union activist for standing up for the victims of Walmart, some of the most oppressed workers in the world.
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