Labor
AFL-CIO head: If you’re not supporting us we won’t support you
May 20, 2011AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said he supports unions taking an independent political approach in their fight to build the power of workers.
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Mine safety chief: “Some still aren’t getting it”
May 20, 2011The Mine Safety and Health Administration has found another mine with the same types of violations that caused 29 deaths last year.
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Concert in tribute to Anne Feeney a big success
May 18, 2011Hundreds gathered in New York to honor activist and folk singer Anne Feeny during a night filled with music and appreciation for her life's work.
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“Rebel Girl” Gurley Flynn inducted into Labor Hall of Fame
May 18, 2011"We stand on the shoulders of giants," Teamsters President James Hoffa said to hundreds of people at the induction ceremony, held at Teamsters headquarters.
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Labor leader calls for 500,000 “soldiers” to defend democracy
May 18, 2011Tens of thousands of workers and their supporters have hit the streets circulating petitions to put the measure to repeal Senate Bill 5 as a referendum on the November ballot.
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