Labor
Today in labor history: black farmer union leader murdered by sheriff’s posse
July 15, 2015He was murdered by a heavily armed white mob organized by the sheriff.
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On July 30, events across U.S. as Medicare turns 50
July 15, 2015RNs will join actions in over 25 U.S. cities to honor Medicare and Medicaid's 50th anniversary.
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Judge to hear case against USPS deal with Staples
July 15, 2015"If the NLRB sustains the allegations in the complaint, it could effectively end Staples' foray into the mail business."
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Jeb cracks the whip: work longer and harder!
July 15, 2015Jeb Bush, a boy born to wealth and privilege, lectured last week that Americans should work longer hours.
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Today in labor history: Ode to a labor troubadour, Woody Guthrie
July 14, 2015He wasn't afraid to tackle the problems that workers and unionists faced, while bucking up their spirits, by singing about the people, you and me.
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