U.S.
Biggest academic strike ever: Univ. of Calif. system forces 48K workers to walk
November 15, 2022Besides law-breaking, key issues include low pay, lack of job security, no help for married students, and sexual harassment and discrimination which the university system refuses to confront.
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Detroit raises police salaries but also commits to mental health response team
November 15, 2022Unable to keep cops on staff, city raises pay. But also sets out to address mental health safety.
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With Nevada Democratic win, voters repel GOP effort to take the Senate
November 14, 2022Defying midterm election history, they give Dems a chance to hold the House, too.
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Labor-fueled ‘blue wave’ crushes Republicans in Washington State
November 14, 2022An army of women and Labor Neighbor volunteers mobilized by the Washington State Labor Council (WSLC) went door-to-door to get out the vote.
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State Supreme Court races: Gerrymandering and abortion access determined key battles
November 14, 2022Despite the millions spent, Republican bids for court seats failed in even some of the most conservative parts of the country.
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