Labor
Strapped single mom gets a lift from LA union members
April 15, 2015"We were all proud to help her; We know that this young woman is one of thousands who are exploited by corporations that put profits before people."
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On Equal Pay Day women call for a level playing field
April 14, 2015For women, today is a sobering reminder that not nearly enough has been done to address unfair wages in this country.
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Major union, non-union workers unite in build-up for April 15
April 13, 2015"We are not going to stop the fight until we tear down the barriers that keep workplace and racial injustices in place."
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Today in history: Dolores Huerta is born in 1930
April 10, 2015In 1962, Dolores Huerta and César Chávez launched the National Farm Workers Association; Huerta's organizing skills were essential to its growth.
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Teamsters: railroads won’t spend money on track maintenance
April 10, 2015"U.S. railroads now transport 400,000 tank-car loads of oil yearly, passing through thousands of cities, towns, and communities where we live."
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