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LaborSeptember 25, 2013
A Reboot for the AFL-CIO?
At its LA convention, organized labor vowed to reinvigorate organizing and strengthen progressive alliances. And not a moment too soon.
Josh Eidelson
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Health CareSeptember 12, 2013
AFL-CIO Convention Closes With Obamacare Critique and Call for ‘Bipartisan Political Action’
Union presidents challenged the Obama administration to fix Affordable Care Act issues which they warned could devastate their health plans.
Josh Eidelson
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Executive BranchSeptember 11, 2013
US Labor Secretary: ‘The American Workplace Has Evolved’
The Nation asks Secretary Perez about forthcoming regulations, changing work and Obama administration appearances with Walmart.
Josh Eidelson
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Jails and PrisonsSeptember 10, 2013
AFL-CIO Pledges Prison Reform, Partnerships and Accountable Organizing Plans
At its quadrennial convention, the nation’s top labor federation pledged to combat mass incarceration.
Josh Eidelson
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LaborSeptember 9, 2013
What Counts as a Workers’ Issue? Day One of the AFL-CIO’s 2013 Convention
The Los Angeles gathering of the nation’s largest labor federation included high-profile Democratic guests, soul-searching about diversity, and signs of a coming floor fight.
Josh Eidelson
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Economic PolicySeptember 7, 2013
Partnerships, Politics and Purpose: Key Questions to Watch at the AFL-CIO Convention
The nation’s largest labor federation will meet in Los Angeles to consider resolutions on issues ranging from its relationship to its member unions, to its relationship to the Democratic Party.
Josh Eidelson
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CorporationsSeptember 6, 2013
Walmart Workers Plan ‘Widespread, Massive Strikes and Protests’ for Black Friday 2013
Following rallies in fifteen cities yesterday demanding the reinstatement of fired activists, workers plan a second Black Friday strike.
Josh Eidelson
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Labor OrganizingSeptember 3, 2013
Protesting Activists’ Firings, Walmart Workers Plan the Biggest Mobilization Since Black Friday
The Thursday protests will hit fifteen cities.
Josh Eidelson
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CorporationsAugust 22, 2013
Fired Walmart Workers Arrested at Rally Announcing Labor Day Deadline
Nine fired workers and one current one were arrested at the end of a rally at which they gave Walmart a deadline to raise wages and reinstate fired workers.
Josh Eidelson
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LaborAugust 16, 2013
The AFL-CIO Is Exploring New Investments in Alt-Labor and Texas Organizing
The federation’s general counsel tells The Nation “limited, thoughtful experiments” with alternative organizing models could be ahead.
Josh Eidelson