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GOP Congress aims dagger at Social Security
January 7, 2015On its first day of business here the GOP-run House launched what could end up as the most serious attack yet on Social Security.
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Sen. Harkin closes career with demand that lawmakers give workers ‘opportunity’
January 5, 2015Closing his 40-year career on Capitol Hill, retiring Senate Labor Committee chairman Tom Harkin challenged his colleagues to give workers and all other people in the U.S. opportunity.
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Top labor board official files charges against McDonald’s
January 5, 2015McDonald's is one of the nation's largest low-wage employers, and its workers have been in the vanguard of the national movement for decent wages.
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Ten bright spots for hope in 2014
December 19, 2014Let's keep hope alive this holiday season and into the New Year with the hope and expectation that lasting victories are possible!
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Oakland town hall demands end to police violence
December 19, 2014Ending the longstanding reality of unpunished police violence against black and brown men was the topic Dec. 17 at a town hall meeting.
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