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Students and pizza workers unite!
April 30, 2013The University of Wisconsin at Madison has been at the center of an ongoing dispute between workers rights activists and the Palermo's frozen pizza company.
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Today in labor history: Report on equal pay for women
April 29, 2013The special representative to the National War Labor Board issued a report setting forth provisions respecting wage rates for women working in war industries.
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Hyatt says it won’t put a housekeeper on its board
April 26, 2013Instead, Hyatt Hotels announced its nomination of a longtime financial executive and McDonald's Board Member, Cary McMillan, to join its board of directors.
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Labor’s stance on immigrant workers has changed, says Trumka
April 26, 2013"When people use the word "immigrant" as an insult or as a way to degrade people - I take it personally."
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Chicago retail and fast food workers rally for $15
April 25, 2013Hundreds of Chicago's retail and fast food workers rallied at St. James Cathedral last night after having walked off their jobs early in the day.
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