Labor
Jubilant crowds, union members gather at Buffalo’s Juneteenth celebration
June 26, 2017The holiday’s history is a bittersweet one.
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Fast fashion, small paychecks: UNIQLO’s sweatshop labor practices
June 23, 2017Japanese retailer UNIQLO is known worldwide for its fast fashion. Now it's also gaining a reputation as a king of sweatshop labor.
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Supreme Court to hear case that could gut public sector unions
June 23, 2017The death of Justice Antonin Scalia gridlocked the court, and gave unions temporary relief. That may soon end.
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With Washington state govt. shutdown looming, unions pressure lawmakers to solve budget impasse
June 22, 201799 percent of Washington state workers earn below-market rates.
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Hypocrisy versus Venezuela in the OAS
June 22, 2017A campaign is underway to vilify Venezuela, but those countries pointing fingers have little credibility when it comes to democracy and human rights.
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