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TV chain Nexstar splits workers with different raise offers, shifts cash to shareholders

November 20, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

As for what it wants to do with its millions, besides not paying workers, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook says the plan is to “apply our growing free cash flow to drive shareholder returns."

Non union Twin Cities contractor charged with human trafficking

November 19, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg And Workday

In fiscal year 2017, which ended Sept. 30, 2017, the federal Homeland Security Department “opened 833 investigations possibly involving human trafficking.

$1.45 a day: Prisoners fighting California fires deserve real wages

November 16, 2018 By David Fathi

Employers are naturally attracted by the prospect of a uniquely docile, powerless, and literally captive labor force.

“The U.S. Mail is not for sale,” postal workers say

November 16, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

Letter Carriers and the Postal Workers launched a big ad and social media campaign against a GOP Trump administration plan to privatize the U.S. Postal Service.

Upholding legacy of labor journalism: People’s World wins 14 awards

November 15, 2018 By Special to People’s World

Winners of the ILCA awards represent some of the most inspired work in labor communications and are recognized for promoting the highest standards of journalism.