Labor
Today in labor history: Joe Hill ain’t never died
November 19, 2015On this day, one hundred years ago, the legendary working-class troubadour Joe Hill was executed by a firing squad.
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SEIU endorses Hillary Clinton
November 19, 2015The SEIU board voted on Nov. 17 to endorse former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Sanders, O’Malley urge Mass. IKEA to recognize union
November 19, 2015Workers at the IKEA warehouse in Stoughton, Mass., were forced to strike on Nov. 16.
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UBB mine disaster: Blankenship trial’s end at hand
November 18, 2015In a surprising move the defense team for accused coal criminal, Don Blankenship, rested its case Nov. 16 without presenting any witnesses.
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Trumka kicks off anti-TPP drive at town hall meeting in New Hampshire
November 17, 2015New Hampshire is the site of the first presidential primary next year, and the TPP has already become an issue on the campaign trail.
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