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California Lawmakers Move to Protect Undocumented Workers
A new bill that would increase protections for workers is making its way through committees in the California legislature.
Tenants March to Stop Giveaways to Wall Street Landlords
Republicans are proposing severe cuts to low-income housing assistance, while continuing to subsidize private equity housing profiteers.
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Utah’s Ag Gag Law Is Declared Unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled Utah's law making it illegal to film what happens at farms and slaughterhouses unconstitutional.
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Maya Q’eqchi’ Demand Justice for Fisherman Killed During Police Crackdown on Mining Protest in Guatemala
Community leaders and others fighting for land rights and justice in the region have faced threats, intimidation and attacks.
Workers Shine a Spotlight on Employer Abuses in Music City
Hotel workers and supporters took to the streets June 20 to make visible the conditions facing low-wage workers Nashville.
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Health Care Lobbyists Are No Strangers on the Hill
Eighteen former lawmakers also swung through the revolving door and now serve health care clients as lobbyists.
How Does the 25th Amendment Work?
Some Trump opponents are proposing that government officials should band together to exercise the power of the 25th and remove him from office.
Republicans Set to Lose a Vote, if Mississippi Union Dispute Goes Before NLRB
If confirmed by the Senate, William Emanuel will have to sit out disputes involving Nissan because he represented the company while working for a union-busting firm.
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Class Action Waivers Rob Workers of the Freedom to Negotiate With Their Employer
Workers depend on collective and class actions to enforce many workplace rights.
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The Ability to Vote Is Compromised for People Awaiting Trial
Ambiguous state law means the ability of prisoners to vote varies between jails, disproportionately affecting poor people of color awaiting trial.