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Young labor leader murdered by Duterte in Philippines
April 2, 2021Since 2016 when he came to power the president of the country has sanctioned the murder of at least 50 trade union leaders.
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Unions praise Biden infrastructure plan, including Pro Act; McConnell pans it
April 1, 2021Biden rolls out a massive $2 trillion plan, biggest since the New Deal, that launches rebuilding of the nation. The plan provides living wages to workers in marginalized communities.
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Impoverished scavengers fight our trash problem, but they’re denied vaccines
April 1, 2021The work is dangerous, and injuries are common, so governments have an incentive to not recognize them or provide benefits like health care.
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Big changes needed to bring kicked-out women back to work
April 1, 2021Special measures needed to restore jobs women lost to the coronavirus.
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Justice bills progressing in California legislature
April 1, 2021One bill would allow any registered voter to run for sheriff.
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