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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.
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?
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.
Why fast-food workers struggle to unionize
by
Dan Bobkoff
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.
Walmart warehouse temps add flexibility -- and save money?
Nov 27, 2012
Walmart's flexible supply chain depends on low-wage "permatemp" workers.
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.