Labor
De Blasio order mandates employer neutrality in NYC union drives
August 22, 2016The New York mayor said his executive order would mandate labor peace on construction and retail by “preventing disruptions” while benefiting the workers.
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Virginia unionists concentrate on beating right-to-work
August 19, 2016Amid reports Republicans may be ceding Virginia to Hillary Clinton in the presidential race, unions are focusing on defeating a right to work referendum.
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Economist: Guaranteed living-wage jobs best way to address inequality
August 19, 2016Noted African-American economics professor Darrick Hamilton is proposing federally-guaranteed jobs, at living wages, for everyone.
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To November and beyond: #Fightfor15 convention showcases a worker-led movement
August 18, 2016Thousands of low-wage workers from across the country convened in the old capital of the Confederacy for the first ever national Fight for $15 meeting.
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EPI protests Blue Dog Dems’ attempt to replace new overtime pay rule
August 17, 2016Conservative House Democrats would dump the DOL's new rule, scheduled to take effect on December 1, that would double the overtime pay threshold.
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