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Hyatt workers win big concessions, global boycott to end
July 2, 2013Unite Here, representing hospitality workers, has reached a deal with Hyatt Hotels, ending a four-year bitter battle involving protests, strikes, civil disobedience and a global boycott against the chain.
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Immigration bill, despite flaws, needs united push for House passage
July 2, 2013It would still represent a major victory for immigrants, labor and the working class. It would grant legal status to most undocumented, including some who have already been ordered to depart.
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Today in labor history: Jobs slashed throughout U.S.
July 2, 2013The job losses occurred in nearly every sector of the economy, but manufacturing and construction businesses were hit particularly hard.
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Overseas Filipino workers deserve better protection
July 2, 2013Philippines embassy personnel and labor officials from the Philippines Overseas Labor Office are currently under investigation for the alleged sexual exploitation of overseas Filipino workers.
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As health care exchanges near launch, labor braces for impact
July 2, 2013Now, four months before the law's mandated state insurance exchanges launch, it appears that while some union members will benefit, others face potential harm.
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