Labor
Today in labor history: The 1968 Memphis sanitation strike ends
April 16, 2015On this date in 1968, the Memphis Sanitation Strike came to an end.
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Unions make LA ground zero for raise the wage movement
April 16, 2015Californians, from Berkeley to San Diego, were out in force in yesterday's Global Day of Action to raise the wage.
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Strapped single mom gets a lift from LA union members
April 15, 2015"We were all proud to help her; We know that this young woman is one of thousands who are exploited by corporations that put profits before people."
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On Equal Pay Day women call for a level playing field
April 14, 2015For women, today is a sobering reminder that not nearly enough has been done to address unfair wages in this country.
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Major union, non-union workers unite in build-up for April 15
April 13, 2015"We are not going to stop the fight until we tear down the barriers that keep workplace and racial injustices in place."
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