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Congressional Workers Get $10,000 Raises in First-Ever Union Contract
Workers celebrated the tentative contract, saying that it demonstrates the power of unionization.
The NFL Can Save Football and Preserve Players’ Health With This One Simple Fix
The NFL has fumbled on preventing concussions and protecting players’ health. It’s time to transition to flag football.
Workers Sue Starbucks After Company Accused Them of Kidnapping Their Manager
Workers say they’ve experienced emotional distress over the accusation, which was dismissed by police.
Protests and Strikes Spread in France Amid Economic Crisis and Climate Inaction
A transportation strike has been called for Tuesday, while trade unions have also called for a general strike next week.
Activists Across the Country Are Making the Right to Housing a Reality
Activists are notching wins against landlords and banks profiting off of what should be a human right.
Apple Workers in Oklahoma City Vote to Unionize Second US Store
The victory follows a win from Apple workers in Maryland, who formed the company's first-ever union earlier this year.
Railroad Workers Reject Deal: “Our Demands Have Not Been Met”
The union is delaying any potential strike until November 19 at the earliest.
A Wealth Tax on the 0.25 Percent Could Fund Biden’s Entire Student Debt Plan
A modest 2 percent wealth tax on households with over $30 million in wealth could have raised over $400 billion in 2022.
Manchin Helped to Impoverish 4 Million Children When He Killed Child Tax Credit
Working people don't stand a chance in a nation that despises the poor and caters to those with power.
Apple Is Withholding New Benefits From Its Only Unionized Store
The move comes just as a store in Oklahoma City is slated to vote on unionizing this week.