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No tradeoff between strong labor unions and a strong economy
A discussion at the Economic Policy Institute focused on a Treasury Department report that said unions are good for the economy. — Nov 15
Vermont Historical Society workers ratify first contract a year after forming their union
Workers at Vermont Historical Society have their first contract. — Nov 14
At a Texas prison, a ‘drill instructor’ sergeant motivates, inspires rookies
Learn how Sgt. Christina Williams, a member of AFSCME Texas Corrections, motivates new corrections officers. — Nov 13
Newberry Library employees win first contract a year after forming a union
More than 60 workers at Chicago’s famed Newberry Library have negotiated their first contract a year after forming a union. — Nov 13
Strike in Oregon forces employer to offer fair contract
A five-day strike forced Yamhill County, Oregon, to finally offer a fair contract to AFSCME-represented workers. — Nov 9