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Farmers, unions balance economic interests for immigration deal
Apr 15, 2013
Farmers hope the proposal to expand farm worker visas will stabilize their labor supply. Unions focus on making sure the deal protects workers and their wages.
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Labor union membership falls to 1930s level
Jan 23, 2013
Political attacks on unions have hurt. But the economy is also replacing old manufacturing jobs, often unionized, with jobs that haven't been union.
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Michigan governor signs right-to-work legislation
Dec 11, 2012
Thousands of union members protest before Michigan becomes the 24th right-to-work state.
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What $5 more an hour could buy a low-wage worker
Dec 11, 2012
Fast food employees picketed in New York for a raise to $15 an hour. What difference would that make?
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Amid protest, Michigan advances 'right-to-work' law
Dec 7, 2012
Michigan is likely to join 23 other states with 'right-to-work' laws. Republicans passed legislation yesterday through the state's
House and Senate amid strong opposition from unions.
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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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Workers protest pay, conditions at Walmart warehouses
Nov 26, 2012
Critics say a system of contracting out warehouse operation and hiring allows discounters to avoid responsibility for workers.
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