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On the News With Thom Hartmann: The 30-Year War on Unions Scored Another Victory, and More
Wisconsin became the 25th “right-to-work-for-less” state, and more.
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Cookie-Cutter ALEC Right-to-Work Bills Pop in Multiple States
The push for ‘Right-to-Work’ laws continues in multiple states.
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Why Unions Are the Seeds of Democracy
Faith in democracy, whether it be in Washington or the workplace, is fundamental to the survival of our republic.
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Wisconsin Legislature Votes to Turn Back the Clock on Labor Rights
The anti-union, right-to-work bill passed in Wisconsin turns the clock back to the Gilded Age.
IMF: Weaker Unions = Higher CEO Pay
As labor unions have declined in most countries around the world, CEO paychecks have ballooned.
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Refinery Strike Is Not Just About Safety – It’s About Pollution
The ongoing refinery strike is about making refineries safer for workers, but also neighbors exposed to pollution.
At Last, Private Sector Faculty Get Green Light to Unionize
A new Labor Board ruling could finally unstick the unionization of professors in the private sector.
Preparing for the Elder Boom: Ai-jen Poo on Workforce Demands and Living a Better Life
How can we live well as we age in the 21st century?
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This Chart Shows How Unions Help Redistribute Wealth Throughout US Society
There is a strong correlation between union membership and income equality in the US.
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Republicans Call for Imposing ALEC Zones on Poorest Neighborhoods of Milwaukee
Two suburban Wisconsin lawmakers have unveiled an economic development plan directly from a right-wing playbook.