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WIN's Daily Headlines
May 23, 2013 | 08:18 am
By Doug CunninghamWashington D.C. federal workers in low-wage contractor jobs are calling out President Obama to do something for the 2 million low-wage federal workers employed through contractors. This unidentified worker described his plight at one of the strike rallies[…]
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WIN's Daily Headlines
May 23, 2013 | 08:17 am
By Doug Cunningham As the immigration reform bill heads to the full U.S. Senate for consideration the AFL-CIO says immigration reform is still its highest priority this year. AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka says progress so far has been “commendable”, with a[…]
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Blog
May 22, 2013 | 10:45 am
The fight over President Obama’s five nominees to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is headed to the U.S. Senate floor after the Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee voted today to send the five to the full Senate. Now[…]
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Blog
May 22, 2013 | 10:15 am
Here's a look at some of the key battles in the states over the past week.
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WIN's Daily Headlines
May 22, 2013 | 09:42 am
By Doug Cunningham In Washington D.C. federal workers protesting low wages walked off their jobs at several federal buildings. The workers have organized as Good Jobs Nation. They work for federal contractors at the Ronald Reagan building, the Smithsonian and Union[…]
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WIN's Daily Headlines
May 22, 2013 | 09:41 am
All five University of California medical centers saw picket lines on Tuesday as workers workers walked off the job over stalled contract negotiations. It was the first day of a planned two-day strike brought on by employees demanding a contract[…]
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