Labor
Today in labor history: Report on equal pay for women
April 29, 2013The special representative to the National War Labor Board issued a report setting forth provisions respecting wage rates for women working in war industries.
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No worker should have to sacrifice life or health on the job
April 29, 2013Each day in this country, 150 workers die from job injuries and occupational diseases. Around the globe, the toll is vast, with 2.3 million workers dying and 317 million workers injured on the job each year.
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Obama budget seeks more funding for job retraining
April 29, 2013But, in a tight budget environment for domestic programs and with House Republicans' hostility towards workers, there appear to be long odds against the success of his plan.
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Hyatt says it won’t put a housekeeper on its board
April 26, 2013Instead, Hyatt Hotels announced its nomination of a longtime financial executive and McDonald's Board Member, Cary McMillan, to join its board of directors.
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Labor’s stance on immigrant workers has changed, says Trumka
April 26, 2013"When people use the word "immigrant" as an insult or as a way to degrade people - I take it personally."
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