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Protesters tell Apple: Ensure fair treatment for security guards
July 28, 2014Union and community activists called on the iconic computer and smartphone manufacturer to push for fair treatment of security workers.
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Vivan los Carwasheros!
July 28, 2014Los Angeles' first union carwash caravan took place July 24. Drivers brought their cars to Highland Car Wash on N. Figueroa Street in the L.A. neighborhood of Highland Park.
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GOP pushing Labor Department to go easy on wage theft
July 28, 2014"One key to economic recovery is vigorous enforcement of wage and hour protections, so workers are paid what they earn, and can pump money back into their local economies."
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Today in Labor History: The Alliance for Labor Action forms
July 24, 2014This national trade union center organized unorganized workers and pursued progressive political and social projects.
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Today in labor history: Pullman strike leader murder sparks huge protest funeral
July 17, 2014During the Pullman strike, Charles Leonard, a representative of Omaha Railway murdered Charles Luth, a railroad switchman and union activist.
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