Labor
Oklahoma AFL-CIO Convention maps coalition to fight ultra-right
October 10, 2011In a show of solidarity, the Oklahoma AFL-CIO has voted to unite all public sector unions in a coalition to coordinate a defense against ultra-right anti-labor legislative efforts.
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California hotel ordered to shell out $36,000 in back pay
October 7, 2011An Embassy Suites hotel was found guilty of denying required paid rest breaks to seven of its workers, and has been ordered to pay each of them about $5,000.
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Capitol Hill protesters demand “jobs not cuts”
October 6, 2011Arizona Democratic Rep. Raul Grijalva rejected those who say the "Rebuild the Dream" movement is an "answer to the tea party."
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Labor fights to recognize Native American rights
October 5, 2011The AFL-CIO is fighting to add a new constituency group for Native Americans to its roster.
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Trumka: Time for mighty jobs movement is now
October 5, 2011"When is enough, enough?" asked Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO president.
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