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5 things you need to know about the ‘Comp Time’ bill
April 30, 2013If you are one of the millions of workers who count on overtime to stretch your paycheck, it's time to tell House Republicans, "Don't cut my overtime with your so-called Working Families Flexibility Act."
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NBA player makes history by coming out as gay
April 30, 2013The NBA's Jason Collins made history yesterday by coming out as gay - the first time an NBA player has done so while still actively playing.
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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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Bangladesh disaster: Who pays the real price of your clothing?
April 29, 2013The owners didn't build fire escapes. They'd locked the doors on the upper floors "to prevent theft," trapping workers in the flames.
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The White House’s flawed Korea policies
April 29, 2013In the current crisis on the Korean Peninsula, the Obama administration is virtually repeating the 2004 Bush playbook.
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