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Today in labor history: Vietnam war protests, draft card burned

October 15, 2012 By Teresa Albano

On Oct. 15, 1965, a young Catholic Worker activist, David Miller, burned his draft card in protest of the U.S. war in Vietnam, becoming the first antiwar activist to challenge a law banning the act.

Labor launches national boycott of American Crystal Sugar

October 15, 2012 By John Wojcik

"We have to do something dramatic to call attention to what has become a common form of warfare against workers."

Nurses’ union ratifies contract with Veterans Administration

October 15, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

"This is precedent-setting both in terms of the rights of RNs in the VA system and for protecting patient care standards."

Silicon Valley protests Hyatt abuse of women

October 15, 2012 By Henry Millstein

A broad cross section of Silicon Valley joined Hyatt hotel workers in front of the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara last week, speaking out against Hyatt's abuse of women workers.

Workers, students protest Walmart across the U.S.

October 15, 2012 By Ben Markeson

"Walmart is the biggest employer in the country and they have some of the lowest and most stagnant wages in the country, and that needs to change."