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GOP backs down on “right to work” in two states
May 16, 2013GOP state legislative leaders in Ohio and Missouri effectively stopped drives for so-called "right to work" laws in those legislatures.
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Workers have right to union rep before taking drug test
May 16, 2013Ralph's fired Razi in 2011 when he refused to take a drug test - which the union contract allows - without having the chance to consult with his union rep first.
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Republicans add AP to Obama “scandal” pile
May 15, 2013"We regard this action by the Department of Justice as a serious interference with AP's constitutional rights to gather and report the news."
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GOP could move to cripple Labor Board
May 15, 2013The AFL-CIO called an emergency press conference May 14 to draw attention to what Richard Trumka, its president is describing as an "immediate crisis" for America's workers.
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Baltimore joins civil rights march to D.C.
May 15, 2013"What an incredible sight! I crept along until I reached the march and honked and waved and hollered, 'You are doing the absolutely right thing!'"
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