Labor
Today in labor history: NYC subway workers show their muscle
August 10, 2015Eighty years ago, TWU president Mike Quill and his union colleagues were jumped by thugs as they made their way to union headquarters.
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White House threatens to veto GOP anti-VA worker bill
August 7, 2015If HR1994 becomes law, the VA would in essence return to the spoils system of the 1800s, where bosses could fire workers for political reasons - or none at all.
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Steelworkers become first union to back Iran nuclear curbs deal
August 6, 2015"The USW supports the Iran deal because it would enhance national and global security as well as benefit the U.S. economy."
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Mexico: media unions condemn murder of Ruben Espinosa
August 5, 2015Media unions condemned the murder of Mexican photojournalist Ruben Espinosa Becerril, after Mexico City's mayor vowed there would be no impunity for his killers.
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Add Chris Christie – again – to the list of union-bashers
August 5, 2015Add New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to the lengthening list of GOP presidential hopefuls who are open and vocal union-bashers.
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