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Postal workers in 27 states rally against Staples privatization plan
April 24, 2014Postal Workers members and community allies are rallying today at 50 Staples stores in 27 states as part of a National Day of Action.
Read moreFight for $15 takes step forward
April 24, 2014Two hugely significant reports just released have given credibility and energy to the fight for a $15 an hour minimum wage.
Read moreWorkers win two in the courts
April 23, 2014Two separate groups of union workers - public workers in Florida and American Airlines retirees nationwide - racked up big wins in separate courts in recent days.
Read moreWorkers Memorial Day to highlight jobs that kill
April 23, 2014Eddie Mallon is 70 years old. As a Laborers Local 147 member in New York, he worked as a sandhog for 44 years. He doesn't now, because that job - eventually - will kill him.
Read moreFair trade “fashionistas” mark Bangladesh disaster with action
April 23, 2014This week marks the one-year anniversary of the worst disaster in clothing industry history.
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