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Paterson protestors fight the problem of poverty
September 4, 2012On Sept. 2, the 21st annual Labor Day Parade took place in Paterson, New Jersey, a former factory town that has been, for decades, plagued with crime, poverty, and substance abuse.
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Minimum wage hike would actually add jobs
August 24, 2012Raising the federal minimum wage from its present $7.25 hourly to $9.80 over the next two years would create 100,000 new jobs.
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Catholic bishops condemn exploitation, back unions
August 24, 2012The nation's Catholic bishops have strongly denounced worker exploitation in the U.S. economy, and reaffirmed the positive role that unions play.
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Fukushima nuclear disaster cleanup needs global cooperation
August 24, 2012Yamada said this disaster requires mobilizing international expertise along with an international inspection team.
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Today in labor history: Air Line Stewardesses Association formed
August 22, 2012Five flight attendants formed the Air Line Stewardesses Association, the first-ever labor union representing female flight attendants.
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