strikes
Today in labor history: The UMW occupation at Pittston Moss 3 plant
September 17, 2014In 1989, 98 UMWA members and a minister occupied the Pittston Coal Company's Moss 3 preparation plant in Carbon, Virginia, the most important act of civil disobedience during the Pittston strike.
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Fast food workers on West Coast were part of national strikes
September 12, 2014Supporters thanked those arrested for their commitment as they boarded the police wagon, recognizing that their wage increase would be a boost to all workers.
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Detroit fast food workers arrested during strike for wages and union
September 4, 2014As they were taken away hundreds of supporters chanted "We want $15 and we want it now."
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McDonald’s workers block streets during nationwide wage protests
September 4, 2014More than 20 workers were arrested outside a McDonald's in Chicago, where 450 demonstrated for several hours before marching onto Wabash Ave.
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Fast food workers plan civil disobedience during Thursday’s nationwide strikes
September 3, 2014Fast food workers in cities across the United States are planning strikes and civil disobedience tomorrow, according to organizers.
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