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Demonstrations mark third year of no minimum wage hike
July 24, 2012Workers are rallying, picketing and marching all over the country today, the day that marks three years since there has been no increase in the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.
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Today in labor history: Formation of Alliance for Labor Action
July 24, 2012On this day, the United Autoworkers and the Teamsters formed the national trade union center, Alliance for Labor Action.
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Struggle over elections continues in Mexico
July 24, 2012Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and his coalition are asking the Federal Electoral Institute's electoral court to annul the presidential election.
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Global boycott of Hyatt hotels underway
July 23, 2012A global boycott of Hyatt hotels was launched today at a press conference.
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Report: Public sector cuts kill private jobs, too
July 23, 2012Public sector job cuts are politically motivated, orchestrated by the Republicans and disproportionately hurting women and minorities.
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