worker rights
Unions: New Verizon pact gives raises, halts outsourcing, adds jobs
June 1, 2016Some 40,000 Verizon workers from Maine down through Virginia marched back to work today after a company-forced 45-day strike earned them victories.
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AFL-CIO stands with Brazilian workers and democracy
May 25, 2016The political crisis in Brazil has entered a stage likely to damage democracy in the country for years to come and have a negative impact on the entire region.
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Thousands rally to denounce Illinois Gov. Rauner’s anti-worker agenda
May 20, 2016The 'Rauner Is Hurting Illinois' march and rally spanned out over six full city blocks in Springfield, Illinois.
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United flight attendants demonstrate worldwide for a contract
May 20, 2016The principal demands were for better pay that at least matches that in other airline companies, quality healthcare, and retiree benefits.
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Rally for job security at Yale
May 18, 2016Up to 2,000 union members and community allies filled Cedar Street May 5 to support 986 union members whose jobs are threatened.
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