strikes
Today in labor history: Hormel meatpackers launch historic 1985 strike
August 17, 2015The strike became a bitter conflict that galvanized workers' support from around the country and internationally.
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Illinois GOP governor solicits retirees as strikebreakers
August 4, 2015Rauner also failed to deny reports that he is considering calling on the Illinois National Guard to replace state workers in the event of a lockout or strike.
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Today in labor history: Fast-food workers strike for $15 in seven U.S. cities
July 29, 2015Fast food workers walked off their jobs and demonstrated in the thousands for a higher paycheck - $15 an hour.
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Striking federal contract workers demand “$15 and a union”
July 28, 2015All are employed by huge corporations that have been awarded contracts by the federal government, and all earn poverty wages.
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Today in labor history: airline workers strike in 1966
July 8, 2015On this date in 1966, International Association of Machinists (IAM) members across the country employed by five airlines went on strike.
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