Labor
Rural letter carriers union protests proposed cutbacks
August 15, 2013"The Postal Service has upheld a personal and professional standard of service, delivering to every household nationwide six days a week."
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Calif. unions target Republicans on immigration reform
August 15, 2013Thousands rallied outside the office of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in support of a comprehensive immigration policy.
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Union complaint leads to OSHA move against Republic Steel
August 15, 2013A Steelworkers complaint led the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to swoop down, earlier this year, on the Republic Steel plant in Canton, Ohio.
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Today in labor history: Power blackout saps Northeast
August 14, 2013On this day in 2003, the Northeast of the United States and Canada experienced a massive blackout, which affected 50 million people.
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Philadelphia charter school teachers rally for unionization
August 14, 2013"Having the support of parents, alumni, teachers, and community groups means so much. We are forming a union to provide a better education for our students."
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