unions
Building Trades leader: U.S. needs $4 trillion for infrastructure repairs
October 24, 2017The U.S. needs to spend $4 billion yearly for needed infrastructure repairs, the president of North America’s Building Trades Unions says.
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University of Chicago Research and Teacher assistants vote to unionize
October 21, 2017“Our overwhelming victory is a testament to our long-held belief: Graduate workers perform unquestionably valuable work and are the backbone of the University of Chicago."
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Forced to choose kids’ health or their jobs, parents go union
October 18, 2017Imagine the impossible position of having to choose between caring for your sick child or keeping your job.
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U.S., Canadian, Mexican unions to jointly fight for pro-worker NAFTA
October 13, 2017"The first NAFTA was successful for corporations. Now it’s time to win for workers."
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Conn. AFL-CIO convention: Members commit to “Move Forward Together”
October 12, 2017Connecticut has been a prime target for the Koch brothers and right-wing groups like the Yankee Institute pushing to limit the bargaining rights of state workers.
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