Labor
State lawmakers continued to weaken child labor protections in 2026
June 16, 2026So far this year, at least 13 states have introduced bills weakening child labor protections, and four have enacted them.
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Clallam County seniors: ‘Save social security workers’ jobs!’
June 16, 2026Protesters warned the termination of these jobs will be followed by sharp cuts in benefits—or privatization—of Social Security that serves 75 million people across the nation.
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AFL-CIO labor panel delves into future of unions
June 12, 2026Top priority given to building economic justice for workers.
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Major resolutions passed by AFL-CIO reflect strong, growing labor movement
June 12, 2026The crises facing the country in a world where billionaires are running rampant call for additional strong action by the labor movement.
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‘Welcome to class warfare’: My half-century as a reporter covering the coal miners
June 12, 2026Coal miners are locked in the class struggle at the heart of the system of capitalist exploitation.
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