worker rights
Iranian union leader calls for workers’ solidarity
June 7, 2012Due to my trade union activities, I was arrested and incarcerated. I was brutally attacked and beaten during my arrest, and severely afflicted, physically and psychologically.
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In Missouri, some Republicans help stop anti-union push
June 7, 2012A dozen or so Republicans signaled their leadership that they wanted no part of the anti-union agenda.
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After Wisconsin, unions say they’re in for the long haul
June 7, 2012The nation's union presidents emphasized the positive impact of mobilizing union members nationwide for politics after the bitterly contested Wisconsin recall election.
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Unions hit Romney on equal pay
June 5, 2012A Republican minority in the Senate blocked a vote today on equal pay for women after unions and their allies challenged Romney to back the legislation.
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Efforts to slash Illinois public worker pensions collapse
June 1, 2012The legislative session was unable to reach an agreement. Gov. Quinn has promised to call a special summer session to pass pension reform legislation.
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