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Unions and Worker Power
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Unionization Confers Significant Advantages for Hispanic Workers
As we take stock following Hispanic Heritage Month, it is clear that removing obstacles to union organizing should continue to be a priority for the Hispanic community and the US as a whole.
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Albertsons and Kroger Merger a Win for Private Equity and Loss for Workers
Regulators must halt payment of this special dividend both because its payment will unfairly enrich its former PE owners and because payment of the dividend will set Albertsons up for failure and increase the probability that the merger with Kroger will b
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Close Call with Economic Disruption Punctuates Need for Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave Policy, says CEPR Expert
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(MSN News) Labor Day: Unions Have a Stake in Ending Minority Rule in the United States
MSN News: Two months from this Labor Day, members of unions, as well as working people throughout the country, will have some important choices to make in our national elections.
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Young Workers in Unions Have Extra Reasons to Celebrate Labor Day: Better Pay and Benefits
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The Union Advantage for Young Workers: Higher Wages and More Benefits
In an economy that is otherwise strongly tilted toward the managerial class, it is vital to empower workers by protecting and supporting their unions.
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Disabled People Benefit From Union Membership, But Union Density Lacking
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Why Union Membership Is Good For Workers With Disabilities
Unions provide many benefits for workers, and studies suggest that these benefits are especially salient for disabled workers.
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A May Day Assessment of Union Membership in the United States
The first day of May is International Workers Day. The holiday is meant to commemorate the shared struggle of workers across the globe.
