worker rights
AFL-CIO’s Samuel: Expect congressional attacks on workers rights
November 13, 2014Expect wide and various attacks on workers rights from a totally Republican-run 114h Congress, AFL-CIO Legislative Director Bill Samuel warns.
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Locked capitol doors lead to Michigan unions’ right-to-work lawsuit
November 13, 2014The long-running war over Michigan's controversial, Republican-engineered "Right to Work" (for less) laws is headed to court.
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Oregon transit workers ratify first pact in 10 years
November 13, 2014Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 757 in Portland, Ore., ratified a new union contract at the area transit agency, TriMet.
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Walmart workers react to New York Times expose on understaffing
November 12, 2014In response to the New York Times story today, Walmart workers are again calling for full-time hours and better scheduling.
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Voters speak: A resounding victory for paid sick days nationwide
November 7, 2014The lesson from Tuesday could not be clearer: No worker should have to choose between missing a day's pay and caring for their health.
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