Labor

‘Save the News’ – Local journalists resist media monopolies
May 22, 2020 By Al Neal
The local newspaper is dying; in many places, it’s already dead.
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McCOVID protest combo: McDonald’s workers PPE strike hits stores, shareholders meeting
May 22, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg
“McDonald’s can choose to be a leader for good in the fast-food industry, or it can continue to drive a race to the bottom," Fight for $15 And a Union said.
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Auto Workers union demands Trump wear anti-virus mask on Ford plant visit
May 21, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg
But if past is prologue, he won't. Plus, the company already caved and said he didn't have to.
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Corporations using coronavirus excuse to get permanent immunity from workers’ lawsuits
May 20, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg
The business scheme also includes routing the few lawsuits against the worst wrongdoers away from state courts and into federal courts packed with anti-worker Trump-named judges.
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AFL-CIO sues Trump’s OSHA to force firms to protect workers from virus
May 19, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg
“It’s truly a sad day in America when working people must sue the organization tasked with protecting our health and safety,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.
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