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Don’t shop at Shaw’s

March 19, 2010 By Rand Wilson

The company's final offer would also allow for the use of outside agencies to perform work at the facility, costing union jobs.   The rally was sponsored by UFCW Local 791, the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, the Greater Boston Labor Council … [Read more...]

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FIRST PERSON REPORT: Today’s massive labor rally in support of Hyatt Housekeepers

October 1, 2009 By AmberPaw

A marching band with several full size drums added to the sound, energy, and sense of being part of history.  THIS was a real rally, with hand made banners long enough to require five and six people to carry them.  SEIU was there. … [Read more...]

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Corporations get bailed out, we get laid off…

September 27, 2009 By Rand Wilson

"Working families have been hit the hardest by this recession -- building trades, health care workers, manufacturing workers and public employees," said Robert Haynes, President of Massachusetts AFL-CIO.  "Despite signs that the … [Read more...]

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Rep. Markey co-sponsors “Medicare for All” bill

June 15, 2009 By Rand Wilson

On June 12, Rep. Edward Markey became the seventh member of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation to co-sponsor H.R. 676, the "Medicare for All" approach to health care reform written by Rep. John Conyers. Rep. Markey joins … [Read more...]

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Hundreds in Mass kick off campaign for passage of Employee Free Choice Act

December 10, 2008 By Rand Wilson

"Management constantly threatened our livelihood and our retirement security if we were to form a union," said Kevin Simoneau, a former Comcast field technician who experienced employer intimidation.  "Giving us a choice about how to … [Read more...]

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For Labor Day: Boston-area workers finding new paths to rights and respect

August 29, 2008 By Rand Wilson

The Employee Free Choice Act would remedy the problem by giving workers a simple one step process to freely choose a union. It would also strengthen penalties for companies that intimidate employees from trying to form unions and provide … [Read more...]

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Ever wonder how unions get started? Most people have no idea.

February 28, 2007 By Rand Wilson

The U.S. House of Representatives will vote Thursday on the Employee Free Choice Act - the most important legislation in 70 years to ensure workers' freedom to bargain for better wages, benefits and working conditions.Most people have no … [Read more...]

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U.S. bank system new rating = "negative"?

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