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Chicago Teachers Strike Proves What Scott Walker Knows All Too Well: Unions are Greedy and Unnecessary
John Giokaris in Labor 8 months ago
The Chicago Teachers Union went on strike over a 30% salary raise, Illinois unions resist any pension reform, and Wisconsin union membership dramatically declined in the wake of CBA reform.
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The Walmart Strike Spreading to Your Area: Here Are 9 Reasons it Matters
Adil Ahmed in Labor 7 months ago
While presidential candidates are fighting over accurate jobs numbers, Wal-Mart's associates are striving to address income inequality and depraved working conditions. They must be heard.
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May Day 2013: Occupy Wall Street, Anonymous Protest Schedule
Chris Miles in Labor 3 weeks ago
Occupy Wall Street and Anonymous both plan major events on Monday. Many of the events/ protests will focus on immigration reform in the United States.
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Obama's $9 Minimum Wage Increase Would Seriously Harm Poor People's Chances Of Getting a Job
Robert Taylor in Labor 3 months ago
Despite the emotional rhetoric used to support it, the minimum wage increases unemployment and drastically harms those who it is intended to help.
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Hostess Bankruptcy: One Big Win for Labor Unions, One Big Loss for Laborers
James Street in Labor 6 months ago
As Hostess sends almost 18,000 employees home, big labor will celebrate a win. But what about those individuals now facing an unemployed Christmas?
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Valentine's Day Chocolate: Exploiting Child Labor For Cheap Sweets
Sylvia Camaj in Labor 3 months ago
Tons of chocolate will be purchased and consumed on Valentine's Day, but most of the holiday's hot commodities are not made with love.
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Illinois Unions Are So Greedy and Drunk On Power They're Even Crushing Democrats Now
John Giokaris in Labor 2 weeks ago
Mayor Emanuel caved to the teachers union last year to end the strike. Now they want him fired. Speaker Madigan is now being taken to court by the unions after finally pushing for pension reform.
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Teenage Labor Isn't Worth the Minimum Wage
Christine Harbin in Labor 2 years ago
More young people would be able to get jobs if the minimum wage were reduced.
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