Labor
“How can we get 64 million low-wage workers to the polls?”
July 28, 2016Poverty-income workers and their allies gathered to strategize on how to mobilize the 64 million workers who earn less than $15 an hour to go to the polls.
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OSHA to take first steps this fall towards potential rule to curb workplace violence
July 28, 2016The request for a new rule came from National Nurses United; RNs have been prime victims of workplace violence.
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At KGW-TV, unions take stand against ‘Uberization’ of news
July 28, 2016One company has a proposal to end union jurisdiction over union members' work, apparently in order to allow the station to use amateur footage.
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Democratic Party Labor Council: Unite, fight for voters’ rights
July 25, 2016"We must see ourselves and our unions as the labor component of a much bigger progressive coalition."
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Labor leader: DNC adopts most pro-worker platform since FDR
July 25, 2016"Anyone who wants our support must bring forth a bold commitment to a pro-worker agenda," Richard Trumka said. "Hillary Clinton answered the call."
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