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Steelworkers and teachers: Two unions, one struggle
September 2, 2015In other words: To make money for the shareholders, workers have to go without; to keep the banks happy, public schools have to tighten their belts.
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Video: Despite anti-union attacks, steelworkers rally for contract, justice
August 25, 2015United Steelworkers (USW) union members and allies demonstrated this past week in two separate rallies for a fair contract for workers who produce steel.
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Illinois GOP governor solicits retirees as strikebreakers
August 4, 2015Rauner also failed to deny reports that he is considering calling on the Illinois National Guard to replace state workers in the event of a lockout or strike.
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Ohioans protest as Kasich announces his campaign for presidency
July 24, 2015Ohioans fed up with John Kasich's pro-1 percent policies came out in droves to protest their governor as he announced his bid for the Republican nomination for president
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Mayors hear biased view of California court decision vs. teacher tenure
July 7, 2015There is an answer to public education's poor performance: money; we will have to pay for it, just as we pay for a massive military budget.
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