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Unions, advocates say Trump putting meat packing workers at risk

29 Apr, 2020

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29 Apr, 2020

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Unions, advocates say Trump putting meat packing workers at risk

The national union that represents workers in meatpacking and food processing jobs, the United Food and Commercial Workers, says the administration should enact enforceable standards instead of guidance that requires protections like protective equipment, physical distancing, daily testing for wo

Unions, advocates say Trump putting meat packing workers at risk

Workers' Memorial Day During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Workers' Memorial Day During the COVID-19 Pandemic

22 Apr, 2020

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Workers' Memorial Day During the COVID-19 Pandemic

How many more workers have to get sick and die before the Department of Labor steps up? Let's send a message this Workers' Memorial Day, Tuesday, April 28th, that safe jobs are essential for all workers!

Workers' Memorial Day During the COVID-19 Pandemic

AFL-CIO Warns Against Hasty Reopening Of Economy: ‘Many More Deaths’

21 Apr, 2020

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21 Apr, 2020

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AFL-CIO Warns Against Hasty Reopening Of Economy: ‘Many More Deaths’

The AFL-CIO warned Tuesday that workplaces were still far too dangerous to consider reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, even as some governors are starting to lift restrictions in order to get businesses up and running again.

AFL-CIO Warns Against Hasty Reopening Of Economy: ‘Many More Deaths’

Heroes on the Frontlines of COVID-19

20 Apr, 2020

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20 Apr, 2020

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Heroes on the Frontlines of COVID-19

This has been a month like no other in modern American history. We are in a war against an invisible virus that has required most people to stay home to fight it.

Heroes on the Frontlines of COVID-19

COVID-19 Update on Unemployment Insurance

COVID-19 Update on Unemployment Insurance

16 Apr, 2020

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COVID-19 Update on Unemployment Insurance

President MaryBe McMillan talks to Trisha Pande, our counsel with Patterson Harkavy, LLP, about unemployment benefits available to NC workers during the pandemic.

COVID-19 Update on Unemployment Insurance

Putting Profits Over People': Unions Warn New COVID-19 Guidance From Trump CDC Endangers Frontline Workers

13 Apr, 2020

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13 Apr, 2020

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Putting Profits Over People': Unions Warn New COVID-19 Guidance From Trump CDC Endangers Frontline Workers

"Once again the CDC is putting profits over people with its latest recommendations that downgrade worker protections at a time when they are needed most," said Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO.

Putting Profits Over People': Unions Warn New COVID-19 Guidance From Trump CDC Endangers Frontline Workers