Mark Gruenberg
LATEST ARTICLES BY Mark Gruenberg
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Labor
Fast food and retail workers to walk out nationwide Aug. 29
August 26, 2013If you go to your local fast food joint, you may find something unusual: A picket line. If you want to show support, don't cross it.
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Labor
Union members swell the ranks of marchers in D.C.
August 26, 2013"We have to be repetitive" on the issues Dr. King fought for, said Allen Silver, an organizer for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100.
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World
Suez Steel owner refuses to reopen plant, adding to Egypt’s woes
August 22, 2013The owner of Suez Steel is refusing to reopen the plant unless the workers he forced to strike there three weeks ago unconditionally return to their jobs.
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Labor
Pro-union panelists call for labor outreach to blacks and youth
August 15, 2013"Our issues can be overcome. Diversity is a great strength."
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Labor
Chicago rail workers to vote on joining IWW
August 13, 2013Mobile Rail fired three workers on July 26 and 29 after they complained to OSHA about job safety problems. All are IWW supporters.
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Labor
Lawmakers hit offshoring of call center jobs
August 12, 2013"Companies that choose to outsource American call center jobs overseas should forfeit their eligibility for federal financial assistance."
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Labor
Labor going all out for “jobs and freedom” on Aug. 24
August 12, 2013The nation's unions plan a massive presence at the 50th commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King's famous 1963 March on Washington.
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Labor
Guild leaders optimistic about new Washington Post and Globe owners
August 7, 2013Part of the Guild's optimism comes from the joint announcement by Bezos and current Post management that they intend to extend union contracts at the paper for a year.
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