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As unions decline, dockworkers still have clout
by
Ben Bergman
Feb 23, 2015
Their union has the power to shut down all 29 ports on the West Coast.
The cost of fast food meals calculated in worker wages
by
Krissy Clark
May 15, 2014
The push for raising fast food worker wages has gone global.
The struggles to unionize workers in Bangladesh
May 7, 2014
Labor unions in Bangladesh continue to struggle for expanded worker rights.
NLRB rules Northwestern football players can unionize
by
Noel King
Mar 27, 2014
A regional director of the National Labor Relations Board ruled that Northwestern football players are employees of the school and can vote on whether they want the representation of a labor organization.
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Could the Supreme Court deal another blow to unions?
by
Gigi Douban
Nov 13, 2013
The Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case that could weaken union-organizing efforts.
UAW and Volkswagen in talks to unionize U.S. car plant
by
Steve Evans
Sep 4, 2013
'Worker's councils' will be like labor unions-lite.
Move over, business owners: Labor is unhappy about Obamacare, too
Sep 2, 2013
Labor unions are unhappy with provisions in the Affordable Care Act that could tax their members' health coverage.
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BART strike reveals tech, transit worker divide
by
Krissy Clark
Jul 4, 2013
The strike has laid bare a tricky cultural divide in the Bay Area, between traffic-weary tech workers who drive the local economy, and blue collar transit workers who feel left behind.
Will the Bangladesh factory disaster help U.S. labor organize?
May 30, 2013
Walmart employees and other low-wage workers hope the spotlight on U.S. companies in Bangladesh galvanizes support for their campaigns at home.
Sing a song of Walmart -- pro or con
Jan 8, 2013
A sonic tour of Walmart fans and foes as a judge moves a case against Walmart one step forward.