Labor
UFCW hits tiny fine of Smithfield for Sioux Falls virus rampage
November 17, 2021Fine shows why labor law must be strengthened; $13,494 was the maximum OSHA could levy.
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Poll shows 74% of voters OK strikes for higher pay, benefits
November 16, 2021Overwhelmingly, Americans back workers using the tool of strikes to protect themselves against attacks by the bosses.
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Hunger strike and public, political support bring N.Y. taxi drivers a win
November 12, 2021The 25,000-member New York Taxi Workers Alliance scores a major victory.
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McDonald’s and Kaiser workers carry ‘Striketober’ into ‘Strikesgiving’
November 9, 2021Golden Arches workers forced to walk out in Calif.; 32K hospital workers give health giant strike notice.
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Workers welcome OSHA emergency antivirus standard; GOP doesn’t
November 5, 2021Standard sharply reduces the fear workers have had to go to work with uncertainty about getting infected with the virus and fear of unpaid sick time.
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