Labor
Uber driver says: “You’d be better off working at McDonald’s”
August 8, 2017Many Uber drivers are on a debt-to-work pipeline, taking on significant financial risk to earn a wage. But they never know how much they'll make.
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After losing union vote Nissan workers determined to continue the fight
August 7, 2017“It ain’t over yet,” local union leader Morris Mock said to a crowd of workers after the vote. “We are going to fight a little harder next time because we never give up.”
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Canadian unions push for Pharmacare – a single-payer prescription drug plan
August 4, 2017Canada has single-payer health care, but it doesn't yet include prescription drugs. The labor movement is determined to see that it does.
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Nurses cheer ruling finding labor law-breaking at big Maryland hospital
August 3, 2017“We’re thrilled with this ruling. It proves Holy Cross Hospital management interfered with our right to advocate for patient safety."
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Unions and organic farming help workers and environment in Coachella Valley
August 3, 2017Navarro is 72, well beyond the age when other workers can retire and get Social Security, but he continues working although he has problems with one of his legs.
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