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Black union women the focus of national survey

Black union women the focus of national survey

06 Feb, 2015

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Black union women the focus of national survey

The Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) is conducting a national survey of black women rank-and-file union members, organizers, leaders, and worker's rights activists to learn more about their experiences in the labor movement.

Black union women the focus of national survey

Deaths on the job almost doubled in 2014

Deaths on the job almost doubled in 2014

30 Jan, 2015

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Deaths on the job almost doubled in 2014

The News & Observer has reported that nearly twice as many workers died on the job in North Carolina in 2014 compared to the year before, according to preliminary data released by the state Department of Labor this month. Is Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry up to doing her job?

Deaths on the job almost doubled in 2014

The worst trade deal you've never heard of

The worst trade deal you've never heard of

30 Jan, 2015

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The worst trade deal you've never heard of

You've got to see this video post by former Secretary of Labor during the Clinton Administration, Robert Reich. Pay close attention at the 1 minute mark of this video. If that passes, it's game over for workers.

The worst trade deal you've never heard of

Greensboro responds to firing with a sit-in

Greensboro responds to firing with a sit-in

30 Jan, 2015

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Greensboro responds to firing with a sit-in

Our inspirational story of the week goes to fast food workers in the Fight for $15 and their community supporters in Greensboro who answered workplace injustice in a very-Greensboro way. Triad City Beat covered what happened after Wendy's retaliated against their employee Crystal Price for standing up for higher wages and the right to form a union.

Greensboro responds to firing with a sit-in

Crucial Conversation on workplace fraud Jan. 28th

Crucial Conversation on workplace fraud Jan. 28th

23 Jan, 2015

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Crucial Conversation on workplace fraud Jan. 28th

If you care about the epidemic of wage fraud in North Carolina workplaces, the next Crucial Conversation hosted by NC Policy Watch on Wednesday, January 28th in Raleigh is one you won't want to miss!

Crucial Conversation on workplace fraud Jan. 28th

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