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Labor launches national boycott of American Crystal Sugar

October 15, 2012 By John Wojcik

"We have to do something dramatic to call attention to what has become a common form of warfare against workers."

Silicon Valley protests Hyatt abuse of women

October 15, 2012 By Henry Millstein

A broad cross section of Silicon Valley joined Hyatt hotel workers in front of the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara last week, speaking out against Hyatt's abuse of women workers.

Workers, students protest Walmart across the U.S.

October 15, 2012 By Ben Markeson

"Walmart is the biggest employer in the country and they have some of the lowest and most stagnant wages in the country, and that needs to change."

Chipotle signs “Fair Food” pact with Immokalee workers

October 9, 2012 By Ben Markeson

Following a six-year struggle, the CIW signed an agreement Oct. 4 with Chipotle Mexican Grill, ending their campaign against the company.

Walmart warehouse workers win strike, full back pay

October 8, 2012 By John Bachtell

In what is being described as a historic victory, 38 workers at Walmart's largest distribution center in North America ended their 21-day strike and have returned to work.