workers
Weak laws let whistleblower at Caterpillar plant hang out to dry
April 30, 2014A veteran UAW worker and safety committeeman at Caterpillar's big plant in Peoria, Ill. found out that federal job safety and health law protecting whistle-blowers is weak - very weak.
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Today in eco-history: Dirty coal killed 45 Virginians
April 24, 2014It became the worst disaster in the country in 1938 and one of the worst coal mining disasters in Virginia history.
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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.
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Fight 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.
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Workers 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.
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