low wage workers
St. Louis fast food workers fight discrimination
August 27, 2013St. Louis fast-food chains - among others across the nation - are attempting to intimidate low-wage activists, as they gear up for the nationwide strike. planned for this Thursday, August 29.
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Goodwill’s disabled workers join the fight for a living wage
August 6, 2013Disabled workers at Goodwill Industries have an on-line petition (by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network) demanding decent wages from the charity.
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Walmart’s firings lead lawmaker to author worker protection bill
July 8, 2013Walmart's reversion to its normal widespread labor law-breaking has prompted Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Fla., to introduce legislation to protect the workers.
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Texas clergy and students back Walmart strikers
June 3, 2013We protested low wages, unattainable benefits, and murderous uncertain working hours.
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Race to the bottom for sweatshop workers
May 28, 2013Minimum wage workers, earning $74 a month were beaten by riot police for a protest demanding a $14 a month raise.
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