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Dear Mr. Dolan (Where the Papers At?)
Cablevision workers from Brooklyn ask CEO James Dolan: Where the papers at?
Nationwide Protests Rage Against Colombia’s Economic Policies
A strike declared nearly two weeks ago in Colombia by farmers and joined later by truck drivers, health workers, miners and students spread to include protests in the cities …
Longshore Union Quits the AFL-CIO
In a surprise move, the 40,000-member International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced its disaffiliation from the AFL-CIO yesterday. The news comes just a week before the federation is set …
This Labor Day, What’s the State of the Unions?
Michael Winship interviews In These Times reporter Mike Elk about trends in organized labor and the decline of labor reporting.
“Horton” Hears a Stampeding Judicial Amendment
Compulsory arbitration agreements force employees to give up their legal right to join a class action lawsuit in order to keep their job.
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The AFL-CIO’s New Strategy: Inspiration or Hype?
After years of embarrassing denial, the AFL-CIO recently took its first baby step in addressing the crisis that has engulfed organized labor: it recognized there was a problem. In the …
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Employers on the Public’s Dime: The Judicial Amendment that Put Money in the Company’s Pocket
One NLRA amendment cuts back pay by requiring that remedies not be punitive to the law violator.
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Fighting for a Voice at the Table, Philadelphia Charter School Teachers Rally for Unionization
The future of teachers attempt to unionize their school is unwritten. However, with all eyes on Philadelphia's efforts to privatize, characterize and profitize public schools, their struggle is one …
“Strength in Union” Examines Past, Present, Future of US Labor Movement
A new made-for-television documentary series will air five one-hour episodes covering the U.S. labor movement.
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Is $15 an Hour a Fair Wage for Serving Fast Food?
Fast food workers in other countries earn the equivalent of $15 an hour and enjoy benefits, yet hamburgers cost no more.