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Racist McDonald's bosses sued for firing workers

Racist McDonald's bosses sued for firing workers

23 Jan, 2015

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Racist McDonald's bosses sued for firing workers

The suit alleges that the company targeted minority workers and that top level management regularly harassed black and Latino workers - including with comments from supervisors that there were "too many black people" working at the franchises.

Racist McDonald's bosses sued for firing workers

Looks like we're keeping good company

Looks like we're keeping good company

23 Jan, 2015

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Looks like we're keeping good company

We will never be intimidated by right-wing bullies in our efforts to improve the lives of working families in North Carolina, and thanks to Civitas hard work, we find ourselves in good company.

Looks like we're keeping good company

Our message to President Obama about the State of the Union

20 Jan, 2015

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20 Jan, 2015

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Our message to President Obama about the State of the Union

Secretary-Treasurer MaryBe McMillan recorded our message to President Obama in advance of his 2015 State of the Union address.

Our message to President Obama about the State of the Union

President Obama unveils proposals to guarantee paid leave

President Obama unveils proposals to guarantee paid leave

16 Jan, 2015

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President Obama unveils proposals to guarantee paid leave

This week President Obama unveiled new proposals to guarantee paid leave to federal employees and is calling on Congress to guarantee the same for all American workers. The U.S. Department of Labor launched a new website and video to promote the policy change and the fact that only 12 percent of private sector workers have access to paid family leave.

President Obama unveils proposals to guarantee paid leave

For the love of workers we will march (2/14)

For the love of workers we will march (2/14)

16 Jan, 2015

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For the love of workers we will march (2/14)

This Valentine's Day, go on the Moral March with workers, union members, and advocates for working families - all of us walking behind the AFL-CIO banner and marching together to call for North Carolina lawmakers and Gov. McCrory to embrace our agenda of raising wages for all workers.

For the love of workers we will march (2/14)

10 Reasons for Congress to reject "Fast Track"

10 Reasons for Congress to reject "Fast Track"

16 Jan, 2015

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10 Reasons for Congress to reject "Fast Track"

When it comes to bad deals like the TPP, we would rather "leave it". That is why on Wednesday, January 21st, people who want fair trade deals that put American workers, American businesses, and American democracy first will join our National "No Fast Track" Call-in Day.

10 Reasons for Congress to reject "Fast Track"