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House Dems side with labor on trade pact
May 30, 2014"Labor rights are now government-to-government in trade pacts, while corporate rights get to go over the top of governments."
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Remembering “Hy Climber” Fred Gaboury
May 30, 2014One day in 1953 Fred Gaboury invited me to come to work with him so I could witness first hand his skill in rigging a spar tree high in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. I...
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Today in labor history: Police open fire on striking steelworkers
May 30, 2014Police opened fire on workers who were marching to the Republic Steel plant in south Chicago to set up a picket line.
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Unions organize historic event on Cyprus
May 29, 2014The big event was held in the capital city of Lefkosia (Nicosia) and attracted a massive turnout from the populace, especially labor.
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Walmart moms announce new strikes in 20 cities starting Friday
May 29, 2014Citing the company's retaliation against workers, striking Walmart moms will join fellow workers, families, and community supporters nationwide as early as Friday.
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