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Domestic workers and their children march for rights

January 27, 2012 By David Bacon

One Filipina caregiver from the East Bay explained that she sleeps in the same bed as her client: "What I'd like would be a bed where I could sleep by myself," she said.

Human Rights Watch issues stinging indictment on conditions here

January 27, 2012 By Mark Gruenberg

The report amounts to a stinging indictment of the United States in the area of labor rights.

Justice Department investigating over 100 voting rights violations

January 27, 2012 By Joe Sims

Eric Holder said the Department of Justice has opened up over 100 investigations into possible voting rights violations across the country.

Workers want tax-dodger Verizon to settle contract dispute

January 27, 2012 By Gabe Falsetta

Several hundred CWA Local 1101 Verizon workers and their supporters rallied Jan. 26 in front of 140 West Street to say, "Settle our contract!"

Workers brave cold to lobby lawmakers on “right-to-work” danger

January 27, 2012 By Steve Share

Members from turning out to Champlin City Hall to learn more about a coming threat: a proposed "right to work" amendment to the Minnesota constitution.