Pensions
European trade unions unite to oppose cuts
November 15, 2012Workers launched an unprecedented day of coordinated action across Europe Nov. 14, in the biggest fightback yet.
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Steelworkers prevail in contentious negotiations
September 11, 2012"Our members' unwavering solidarity throughout the bargaining process in the face of management's high-risk scare tactics and demands for major cutbacks has been rewarded."
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USW and big steel firms: pact with U.S. Steel, talks continue with Arcelor-Mittal
September 7, 2012Contract negotiations between the United Steel Workers and two of the nation's largest steelmakers, took two different directions right around Labor Day.
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DNC union delegates lobby colleagues for workers rights
September 6, 2012Hundreds of union members, delegates to the Democratic National Convention, fanned out among their colleagues bearing little orange cards, talking about union rights.
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Caterpillar capitalism triumphs
August 30, 2012Machinists at Caterpillar voted to accept the company's contract offer, which included the same give backs as the one they rejected some four months ago.
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