worker rights
Striking auto mechanics locked out, putting up a fight
February 6, 2015The automobile mechanics strike here at Al Piemonte Chevrolet, now over 30 weeks long, has deteriorated into a lock-out situation.
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Immokalee workers pact with Fresh Market sets “new precedent”
February 6, 2015This sets an "important new precedent that supports growers who are making investments to improve labor conditions on their farms with increased market share."
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Illinois legislature Democrats vow to protect workers
February 5, 2015The first scheme they plan to stop is any Republican effort to impose a so-called "right to work" law in the Land of Lincoln.
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President seeks hike in extended federal jobless benefits
February 5, 2015Proposals would improve the solvency of state programs, reach more workers in need, and make the UI program more responsive to economic downturns.
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Union oil workers to rally at Shell headquarters
February 5, 2015USW members account for about 64 percent of the country's oil refining capacity, and more locations could soon join the strike if necessary.
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