Labor
Today in labor history: The CIO is created in 1935
November 9, 2016The creation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was announced 80 years ago on this day, Nov. 9, 1935, by eight international unions belonging to the American Federation of Labor (AFL).
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Unions flex muscle in Nevada’s high-stakes Senate race
November 7, 2016"There is still a difference between people power and money."
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At stake in Missouri’s race for governor: union rights
November 4, 2016The race for governor of Missouri is the most important in its history.
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Unemployment rate declined 0.1 percent in October
November 4, 2016Despite the decline, and other positive statistics, three-fourths of the U.S. people still believe the country is on the wrong track.
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Labor opposing “Right to Work” amendment in Virginia
November 3, 2016As most of our readers know, “right to work” is a deceptive name for a type of anti-worker, anti-union law which already exists in 26 states.
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