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Painters uncover serious lead poisoning threat to St. Louis kids
August 14, 2013The St. Louis city school system hired the prime contractor, Raineri Construction, to renovate the two schools where there are special facilities for pregnant teens.
Read moreMiners’ protest against Peabody continues despite settlement
August 13, 2013The union is continuing its fight for retired miners and their families in the courts, in Congress and through community action.
Read moreToday in labor history: Seattle Post-Intelligencer strike takes place
August 13, 2013The Post-Intelligencer is owned by the Hearst Corporation, which, at the time, was notorious for anti-unionism and anti-communism.
Read moreToday in labor history: Zeigfield Follies chorus girls form union
August 12, 2013Marie Dressler, a former chorus girl, was elected its first president. The union's first action was to march down Broadway in solidarity with the Actors' Equity Association strike.
Read moreUnited Mine Workers of America reaches settlement with Patriot Coal
August 12, 2013"After several weeks of nearly around-the-clock negotiations, I believe we have reached something that can be taken to the membership for ratification."
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