Labor
Add Chris Christie – again – to the list of union-bashers
August 5, 2015Add New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to the lengthening list of GOP presidential hopefuls who are open and vocal union-bashers.
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Steelworkers, top firms at odds as contract deadline approaches
August 5, 2015Steelworkers and the nation's top steel companies are at odds in negotiations as the deadline for a new contract approaches.
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Today in labor history: Reagan fires air traffic controllers
August 5, 2015"After 1981, Reagan and his followers willingly donned the mantle of union-busters." The firing of air traffic controllers was just the beginning.
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Court orders El Super to reinstate Fermin Rodriquez, fired organizer
August 3, 2015"I am incredibly excited to be returning to my job where I can continue to fight for dignity and respect for all El Super workers."
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Single-payer healthcare gets backing from Medicare’s “creator”
July 31, 2015The last surviving "creator" of the original Medicare proposal of 1965 is enthusiastically endorsing Medicare for all.
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