U.S.
Poor People’s Campaign threatens Manchin, Sinema with working-class voters’ power
October 26, 2021Poor and low-income voters accounted for 35% of the 168 million ballots cast in 2020.
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Unions cheer resurrection of Michigan’s prevailing wage law protecting construction worker pay
October 22, 2021“There’s no reason a contractor on a public project should find a competitive edge on the backs of workers, it’s just simply not right,” said Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 333 Business Manager Price Dobernick.
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With Dems bargaining down BBB bill, groups scramble to save provisions
October 21, 2021The enactment of a strong social safety is seen as critical to Democratic Party chances in the 2022 mid-term elections.
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Kentucky bourbon strike: Heaven Hill workers demand fair contract
October 20, 2021“Just because Bardstown is a little off the beaten path doesn’t mean this strike doesn’t deserve front-and-center attention.”
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Facebook doesn’t care about you: Tech giant chooses profits over people
October 19, 2021Facebook doesn’t care about you, your grandmother, or your cat videos.
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