Labor
Workers win at University of California; struggle continues against boss Napolitano
April 1, 2019Win for AFSCME means protection of foreign-born workers from Trump deportations.
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Clevelanders back workers at rally for Vegas casino contract
March 29, 2019Dozens of spirited protesters rallied in downtown Cleveland March 27 to support workers at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas seeking a union contract.
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AFT members to drive presidential endorsement
March 29, 2019“We will work together to get to know the candidates and look for a leader who shares our values, has a likelihood of winning and is committed to helping all of us."
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Dem-run House passes pay equity over GOP, biz opposition
March 28, 2019With strong worker, labor and women’s groups’ support, the Democratic-run U.S. House voted March 27 to strengthen the 56-year-old U.S. pay equity law.
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Uber and Lyft drivers are employees, not contractors, new California bill says
March 28, 2019The proposal comes as both Uber and Lyft prepare to launch initial public offerings or IPOs, raising billions of dollars from Wall Street investors.
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