Labor
Workers in struggle on and off screen
October 18, 2010While audiences were treated to one of the most exciting pro-labor films in decades at last month's Toronto Festival, a real-life struggle was going on outside.
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A waitress in Georgia and why Nov. 2 matters
October 18, 2010"We the lower class people wish for better waitress pay, better health care, day care, and more jobs," says a waitress in a small town in Georgia.
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Steelworkers, retirees back Democrat John Boccieri
October 18, 2010"It is disgusting that the other side has resorted to lies directed at retirees and seniors, attempting to frighten them into voting against their own interests."
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Hilton Hotel workers walk out in three cities
October 18, 2010Hotel workers strike Hilton to protest increasing work loads at the same time the Hilton's owners are receiving $180 million in federal bailout funds.
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Teamster rack up four organizing wins
October 18, 2010The Teamsters racked up four organizing wins in late September and early October, including the first-ever union win under new voting rules.
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