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October 17, 2018

Strike Could Disrupt High-Profile Events Coming to Oahu and Maui This Week

Allion Schaefers Star Advertiser

The hotel strike on Oahu could put a damper on events coming to Hawaii this week. The American Dental Association’s meeting is bringing some 16,200 attendees. Many of whom will be staying at hotels on strike.

October 16, 2018

The #MeToo Movement’s Roots in Women Workers’ Rights

Peter Dreier Yes!

An unsung shero of the early 20th century, Rose Schneiderman organized women to fight for laws to protect them from sexual harassment and assault in the workplace.

October 15, 2018

“Migration Is a Form of Fighting Back”

David Bacon Dollars and Sense

Looking at the Root Causes of Migration.

October 14, 2018

More Money For New York City Teachers In Contract Deal, But Is It A Raise? Some Are Pushing Back

Philissa Cramer Chalkbeat

As NYC educators worked to make sense of a proposal that UFT union officials were asking them to move forward just 24 hours later, some union members began to raise concerns.

October 13, 2018

UPS Contract "Ratified"?

Dave Jamieson Huffington Post

UPS Drivers Voted Down Their Union Contract, But The Teamsters Are Ratifying It Anyway

October 11, 2018

Steelworkers Demand Their Share of New Profits

Carl Green Labor Tribune

US Steel uses new profits from tariffs to attack union rights and conditions. USW Local 1899 charges that the future of the union is at stake in contract negotiations.

October 10, 2018

Unions Show Support For Hotel Strike

Allison Schaefers Star Advertiser

Unions representing sheet metal workers, flight attendants and public service employees took steps Tuesday to support the 2,700 Marriott hotel workers in Hawaii who were on their second day of a strike for higher wages and better benefits.

October 9, 2018