unions
Faced with big merger threat, “Arizona Republic” staffers move towards unionization
September 13, 2019“The future of local journalism depends on all of us standing up to protect our newspapers.”
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Vote for Trump? You paved the way for all-out attack on unions
September 9, 2019Trump’s America is one with suppressed wages to boost corporate profits. We should be using our time and resources to move our unions forward, to elevate working families, not playing defense and fighting off efforts to...
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Federal workers continue to defend rights vs. Trump, in Congress and in court
September 9, 2019Among other things, Trump’s schemes make it easier for bosses to fire federal workers and retaliate against whistleblowers.
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Univ. of Chicago Medical Center nurses authorize strike
September 9, 2019Some 67% of nurses told NNU surveyors a patient or a visitor threatened them, while 32% had been kicked and 28% had been hit or had an object – including chairs -- thrown at them.
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On pensions and other issues, Democratic hopefuls disappoint Teamsters’ Hoffa—so far
September 6, 2019Pensions and retirement security are top of the agenda for Teamsters and many unions.
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