Labor
Striking Temple graduate worker: University’s ‘progressive’ reputation doesn’t extend to labor relations
February 9, 2023Facing pay cuts, 48-hour workweeks, and outrageous tuition bills, grad workers were left with no choice but to strike.
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‘Designated Survivor’ Walsh leaving Cabinet for Hockey Players’ union
February 9, 2023Secretary of Labor leaves Biden Cabinet which has been a very stable one compared to previous administrations.
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Carrier cost-cutting on railroad caused fiery Ohio wreck
February 9, 2023Rail workers: Disaster would have been far worse if, as railroads had demanded, there had been only a one-person crew.
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United Steelworkers leader: Republicans want to kill Social Security
February 8, 2023Fairer taxes on the rich could fund the program. Instead, the far right wants to stiff workers who’ve already paid in.
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Disney workers vote down company’s dollar-an-hour wage hike, 96%-4%
February 7, 2023The entertainment giant employs 45,000 in and around Orlando, Florida.
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