Labor
Illinois GOP governor solicits retirees as strikebreakers
August 4, 2015Rauner also failed to deny reports that he is considering calling on the Illinois National Guard to replace state workers in the event of a lockout or strike.
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Court orders El Super to reinstate Fermin Rodriquez, fired organizer
August 3, 2015"I am incredibly excited to be returning to my job where I can continue to fight for dignity and respect for all El Super workers."
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Single-payer healthcare gets backing from Medicare’s “creator”
July 31, 2015The last surviving "creator" of the original Medicare proposal of 1965 is enthusiastically endorsing Medicare for all.
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Hillary Clinton pledges to push Employee Free Choice
July 31, 2015Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton supports comprehensive labor law reform, and she says she really means it.
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AFL-CIO to hold regular talks on racism beginning in September
July 30, 2015"Since the death of Trayvon Martin, the AFL-CIO has worked to open a constructive dialogue around the role of race."
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