workers
Unions say the vote reflected a changing America
November 8, 2012Union members scored a big victory Nov. 6 by re-electing president Obama. Equally big for them, however, was the success of pro-worker Democrats.
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Airport concession workers picket for labor rights
October 29, 2012Solidarity was in the air Oct. 26 as members of UNITE HERE! Local 2850 and other unions and community groups held an informational picket...
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Teamsters sanitation workers picket private firm in 19 cities
October 29, 2012Some 1,000 Teamsters sanitation workers picketed a private refuse company, Republic/Allied Waste, in 19 cities nationwide on Oct. 25.
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Quality care group wins “open government” award
October 29, 2012The CCQCC recently won an "open government" award in recognition of the group's fight to open the books on the operation of the OMC.
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Texas farmers face off against Keystone pipeline
October 24, 2012But there is an outcry among Texans who do not want pipelines snaking along their property - and who fear the environmental risks of potential spills.
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