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Silent streets: The homeless, the financially desperate, and essential services carry on

March 20, 2020 By Al Neal

They’ve always been there, but how much attention were we paying then?

Coronavirus clean-up: Sanitation workers face increased risk, job loss

March 20, 2020 By C.J. Atkins

Dealing with all the trash society produces is a dirty and dangerous job even in normal times; during a global health pandemic, it gets even riskier.

Trumka praises workers, slams Trump and profiteers on coronavirus pandemic

March 19, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

Workers, union and non-union, are responding magnificently to the coronavirus pandemic, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka says.

Silent streets: Life halts, but not for all workers

March 19, 2020 By Al Neal

Says one worker: "I’ve never really been a political person, but I’ve realized corporate and politicians don’t give a shit about those of us at the bottom."

UAW pressure, coronavirus illnesses force Detroit 3 car company shutdown

March 19, 2020 By Mark Gruenberg

"By taking a shutdown and working through next steps, we protect UAW members, their families and the community."