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Historic Victory at Telemundo: Worker Wins

Our latest roundup of worker wins begins with a breakthrough contract for Spanish-speaking performers at Telemundo and includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.
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If You Live in Missouri, Vote 'No' on Proposition A

On August 7, Missouri voters will have the chance to vote against a divisive attack on working people funded by big corporations and their wealthy allies, Proposition A. The misleading measure is a direct attack on the rights of the working people of Missouri.
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Trump's Supreme Court Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh Is Deeply Troubling

Working families deserve a Supreme Court justice that will respect the rights of working people and who will enforce decades of legal precedent that protect us in the workplace. Last night, Donald Trump rejected working men and women by selecting Judge Brett Kavanaugh to fill the vacancy created by Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement.
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Economy Gains 213,000 Jobs in June; Unemployment Little Changed at 4.0%

The U.S. economy gained 213,000 jobs in June, and unemployment was little changed at 4.0%, according to figures released this morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Since the labor market continues to recover at only a tempered pace, the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee should not raise interest rates.
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Members of Congress Reject Janus Ruling and Stand with Working People

After the Supreme Court ruled against working people in the Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31, case last week, dozens of members of Congress condemned the ruling and expressed their support for the rights of working people.
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Don't Mess with Working People in Texas: Worker Wins

Our latest roundup of worker wins begins with union growth in Texas and includes numerous examples of working people organizing, bargaining and mobilizing for a better life.