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Why fast-food workers struggle to unionize
Nov 29, 2012
A walk-out by workers at several fast-food chains in New York marks latest effort to organize an industry with high worker turnover.
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Walmart warehouse temps add flexibility -- and save money?
Nov 27, 2012
Walmart's flexible supply chain depends on low-wage "permatemp" workers.
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Bangladesh mourns factory worker deaths
Nov 27, 2012
Bangladesh is holding a day of mourning following a deadly garment factory fire. It has emerged the factory was making products for western companies, including Wal-Mart.
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Testing the 'rules' of public negotiations
Oct 10, 2012
American Airlines airlines has blamed its pilots, who are unhappy with new pay and work rules, for purposefully forcing delays and cancellations in protest.
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Risks remain for American despite CEO apology
Oct 9, 2012
American Airlines could face continued business fallout even as CEO apologizes to passengers for delays and talks resume with pilots.
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American Airlines threatens to sue pilots' union
Sep 28, 2012
American is trying to impose new pay and work rules on its pilots -- and they’re not happy. Their union hasn’t called for any official action, but American says pilots are filing more maintenance complaints and flying circuitous routes.
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Controversial call costs Packers more than a victory
Sep 25, 2012
Last night's decision by replacement refs has ripple effects on teams, betting outfits, and the referee's labor dispute
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NFL is back, but with replacement refs
Sep 5, 2012
The NFL season kicks off when the New York Giants host the Dallas Cowboys, but regular referees won't be there because of a contract dispute. We check out the financial lives of the men who wear black and white to make some green.
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Indian factory experiences dangerous worker riots
Jul 20, 2012
Employee riots at India's largest car-maker -- Maruti -- have burned down part of the factory, shut down the plant and killed a human resources manager.
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What to expect from June jobs report
Jul 5, 2012
Today's job numbers are good, but economists still think tomorrow's will be mediocre.
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