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Protests Rage as Michigan Lawmakers Approve Anti-Union Bills
Michigan lawmakers gave final approval to so-called ‘right to work’ legislation on Tuesday as thousands of workers and activists joined in rowdy protests at the state Capitol in Lansing.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Hostess to Lay Off 18,000 Unionized Workers in Its Liquidation, and More
In today's On the News segment: Hostess is in the process of complete liquidation and 18,000 unionized workers are set to lose their jobs and possibly their pensions; Michigan …
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Labor Unions on the Brink
The Middle Class was built on the backs of organized labor. But today unions are dying.
Class War in Michigan
Frank Hammer: GOP Governor and State legislature pass law weakening union rights.
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Fast-Food Workers Ride Crest of “Simmering Strike Wave” Sweeping Nation
Strike fever isn't just for Walmart workers anymore.
Colombian GM Worker on Hunger Strike: “We’re in this up to the Final Consequences“
Last desperate act of Colombia GM workers is hunger strike to the death.
Building the Movement to Reclaim Democracy
An interview with Communications Workers of America union head Larry Cohen.
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Hawaii Teachers Unleash Work-to-Rule Campaign
Two years after an imposed contract stuck them with wage and benefit cuts, the teachers are building momentum to win a better deal in 2013.
Organizing McDonalds and Walmart, and Why Austerity Economics Hurts Low-Wage Workers the Most
What does the drama in Washington over the u201cfiscal cliffu201d have to do with strikes and work stoppages among Americau2019s lowest-paid workers at Walmart, McDonaldu2019s, Burger King, and Dominou2019s …
Anthology for Change: Howard Zinn’s Impassioned Progressive Speeches Span Four Decades
Howard Zinn reframed American history from the progressive perspective.