Labor
Brazil’s Lula hails Mississippi Nissan workers (video)
February 8, 2013Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, popularly known as Lula, issued a stirring call for international worker solidarity, speaking at a UAW conference.
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Today in labor history: First Black reporter covers White House
February 8, 2013Harry S. McAlpin made history when he became the first African American journalist admitted to a White House press conference.
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Pastor pits God vs. common courtesy at Applebee’s
February 8, 2013We all hold similar definitions of common courtesy - that's why it's called "common."
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GOP forces Michigan to weaken job safety laws
February 8, 2013Passage of a right-to-work law was the big Cahuna for Republican lawmakers, but they were also busy changing, and perhaps lowering, safety standards for Michigan workers.
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Unions celebrate 20th anniversary of family leave
February 8, 2013Unionists and women's leaders celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act by lauding the law and campaigning for the next step.
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