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5 Arrested as Dozens of Airline Catering Workers Protest at CLT
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5 Arrested as Dozens of Airline Catering Workers Protest at CLT

Five people were arrested and dozens of workers protested at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as part of national day of action on Valentine's Day calling on airlines like American, Delta, and United to take action to end poverty and unaffordable health care in the airline catering industry

5 Arrested as Dozens of Airline Catering Workers Protest at CLT

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Trump’s $4.8 Trillion Budget Would Cut Safety Net Programs and Boost Defense

President Trump released a $4.8 trillion budget proposal on Monday that includes a familiar list of deep cuts to student loan assistance, affordable housing efforts, food stamps and Medicaid, reflecting Mr. Trump’s election-year effort to continue shrinking the federal safety net.

Trump’s $4.8 Trillion Budget Would Cut Safety Net Programs and Boost Defense

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Statewide Coalition To Hold “$15 for NC: A People’s Hearing” with 2020 Candidates
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Statewide Coalition To Hold “$15 for NC: A People’s Hearing” with 2020 Candidates

Dozens of workers and allies from across the state will give focused, passionate testimonies about the effects of a $7.25 minimum wage and advocate for a $15 minimum wage law covering all workers, including historically excluded workers at this public hearing on February 13th in Raleigh.

Statewide Coalition To Hold “$15 for NC: A People’s Hearing” with 2020 Candidates

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'Victory for Workers!': House Praised for Passing Landmark PRO Act to Strengthen Unions and Labor Rights

Union leaders and labor rights advocates applauded the Democrat-controlled U.S. House for passing landmark legislation Thursday night that supporters have called one of the most notable efforts to expand workers' rights in several decades.

'Victory for Workers!': House Praised for Passing Landmark PRO Act to Strengthen Unions and Labor Rights