Labor
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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Is your paycheck correct? There’s an app for that!
May 16, 2011The U.S. Department of Labor launched a new application for smart-phone users that aims to empower workers to stand up for their rights if employers deny them their hard-earned pay.
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Nation’s largest home builder asked to account for $900 million grant
May 13, 2011In Michigan $900 million is missing and people want answers. Activists say PulteGroup Inc., the nations largest home builder, is to blame.
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