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NLRB: Labor law protects worker recruiting others to sign sexual harassment complaint

August 27, 2014 By PAI

In a 3-1 decision, the board said the sexual harassment complaint, even if it just involves the complaining worker, is "protected and concerted activity" the NLRB covers.

Coalition tells president racial injustice underlies Michael Brown killing

August 27, 2014 By Mike Hall

Michael Brown is only the latest in a long list of black men and boys who have died under eerily similar circumstances.

Judges’ rulings take away workers’ rights

August 27, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

If there ever is a year that proves the importance of judges' rulings to workers' rights, 2014 is it. That's because the jurists in black robes spent much of the year taking rights away.

Oregon anti-labor groups try to kill paid sick leave

August 27, 2014 By PAI

What seemed to be a win for the growing national campaign for local paid sick leave laws has turned into a battle royal between the city and Lake County.

Governor and Senate races top labor’s political agenda

August 27, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

As the 2014 campaign passes Labor Day, anti-worker and anti-union governors, all right-wing and all elected in the 2010 GOP sweep - are top targets this fall.