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More than 400,000 New Jerseyans get a raise January 1

January 2, 2014 By Special to People’s World

New Jersey is one of the 13 states that saw a bump in the minimum wage starting Jan. 1.The minimum wage became $8.25, up one dollar from $7.25.

City ordinance: All Portland workers get sick leave

January 2, 2014 By Don McIntosh

On Jan. 1, more than a quarter of a million Portland workers gained a human right - the right to stay home when they're sick.

Start the year with some great labor films

January 2, 2014 By Bill Meyer

Let me quickly recommend some lesser known labor films worth your attention.

Workers’ rights under fire in Supreme Court

January 2, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

The justices will hear arguments in the dispute over the power of the NLRB and tackle a case involving yet another challenge to worker representation.

L & M nurses and techs back on the job as negotiations continue

December 19, 2013 By Joelle Fishman

The caregivers' return to work temporarily halts a standoff over the future of health service delivery for the region.