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Union appeals Chattanooga vote loss, cites GOP lawmakers’ interference
February 27, 2014The UAW have filed formal unfair labor practices charges with the National Labor Relations Board concerning their narrow loss in the union recognition vote.
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Labor’s Southern strategy finds a focus in Texas
February 26, 2014Thiry-four percent of Houston's children live in poverty. Overall, 22 percent of the people live below the official poverty level, with racial minorities the hardest hit.
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Altoona nurses strike to put “Patients before profits”
February 26, 2014Hundreds of nurses, hospital workers and supporters hit the picket line in the bitter cold here, Feb. 11.
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The Congressional Budget Office minimum wage controversy
February 24, 2014"Every time momentum builds for lifting wages, conservative ideologues say it will cost jobs. Every time they've been dead wrong."
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Union wins recognition vote among federal park workers
February 24, 2014By a 91-9 percent margin the Treasury Employees won union recognition among 1,300 National Park Service workers in the Washington, D.C., area.
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