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Today in labor history: Int’l Ladies Garment Workers Union founded
June 3, 2013Today in labor history in 1900 the International Ladies Garment Workers Union was founded in New York City by seven local unions, with a few thousand members between them.
Read moreOn anniversary of free trade deal, Colombian workers face turning point
May 10, 2013After decades of displacement, war and poverty, workers in Colombia face the possibility of a better life.
Read moreCLUW co-founding officer Elinor Glenn dies at 98
May 9, 2013"Her leadership, strength and wisdom contributed to CLUW's growth and will inspire young leaders in the future."
Read moreDocuments reveal sexual assaults in military a growing epidemic
May 8, 2013Up to 26,000 military members may have been sexually assaulted last year, according to a troubling new estimate, which comes just days after the Air Force's head of sexual assault prevention was arrested for groping a...
Read moreToday in labor history: Mother Jones was born May 1, 1837
May 1, 2013Mary Harris "Mother" Jones was an Irish-American schoolteacher and dressmaker who became a labor and community organizer. A fiery orator, brave and determined heroine to millions of workers.
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