Labor
Mexican govt attacks miners union
January 24, 2009Since 2006, the right-wing Mexican governments of Vicente Fox and Felipe Calderon have been engaged in a war of nerves with the National Union of Mine, Metal and Allied Workers. Calderon has now escalated the fight...
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Steelworkers Launch Make Our Future Work Website
January 24, 2009Original source:The United Steelworkers (USW) launched a new website, “Make Our Future Work,” to assist workers in coping with the economic crisis and mobilize to put America back to work. The site’s main feature is the...
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Miracle on the Hudson was union-made
January 23, 2009Once again, the nation has witnessed the difference between life and death that comes from having trained, experienced union members on the job. Combining quick thinking and sheer bravery with their experience as long-time union members,...
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Inaugural parade marchers display diversity and strength of Americas workers
January 21, 2009Original source: For Maria Somma, it is a dream come true. The native of Vietnam and naturalized citizen is one of the 265 union members who braved freezing temperatures today to join representatives from across the...
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Workers win one on the road to back pay
January 20, 2009EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Some very persistent workers at the Woodfin Suites Hotel here are celebrating a crucial victory in their struggle to receive some $200,000 in back wages. The money is owed them under the terms...
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