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Repression of Atlanta Protesters a Threat to Workers

Carl Rosen, Andrew Dinkelaker, Mark Meinster UE
In a democracy, decisions about the use of publicly-owned land and public funds should be driven by robust public debate, including the right of members of the public to peacefully protest.

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Ben & Jerry’s Is the Anti-Starbucks

Terri Gerstein Slate
Something unusual happened in Vermont last week. The flagship location of Ben & Jerry’s in Burlington recognized the Scoopers United union after almost all 39 workers voted in favor of it.

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US West Coast Port Workers Shut Some Terminals in Showdown Over Pay

Greg Miller FreightWaves
ILWU Local 13 said employers have "thumbed their noses" at worker pay requests. The local, representing 12,000 longshoremen in Los Angeles and Long Beach, said rank-and-file union members "had taken it upon themselves to voice their displeasure."
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