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GOP drafting bill to let asbestos manufacturers off the hook
February 12, 2015"Had these companies shared the information they knew about the dangers of asbestos, countless lives would have been saved."
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Longshore union calls employer port shutdown “bad for U.S. economy”
February 12, 2015The union has repeatedly emphasized it is committed to reaching a new agreement as quickly as possible, and says only a few issues remain to be negotiated.
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Women truck drivers seek mentors for new advocacy campaign
February 11, 2015RWIT is seeking women who have recently worked in training carriers or who have been trainers in the past to get involved as virtual mentors.
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Illinois GOP governor rolls out right-wing anti-union agenda
February 11, 2015New Illinois GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner yanked union rights to collect dues or fees from thousands of home health caregivers in the state.
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Nissan rejects offer to mediate Mississippi dispute with UAW
February 9, 2015The car firm claimed that "entering mediation over issues raised might violate U.S. national labor law."
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