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Meet the New NAFTA—Same as the Old NAFTA

The debate over the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) spans more than 25 years.

02, May, 2019

Violence Has No Place in the Workplace

Patt Moon-Updike wanted to be a nurse since she was 9 years old.

30, Apr, 2019

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Labor Update: UNIONIZE THE NORTH WOODS!

IN THIS EDITION:

Workers Turn Out for State Green New Deal
Supporting 911 Dispatchers
Report on Golden’s New NAFTA Town Hall
Protecting Workers When the State Privatizes Services
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25, Apr, 2019

The U.S. Postal Service is Owned by the People—Let's Keep It That Way

As the tax deadline looms and millions scurry to get their forms sent on time, Tax Day is a good time to dispel the myth that the U.S. Postal Service is funded by tax dollars.

23, Apr, 2019

As Video Games Make Billions, the Workers Behind Them Say It’s Time to Unionize

At an industry conference for video game developers in late March, the thousands of lanyarded attendees could try new games, swap business cards and hear from experts on rendering realistic blood spatter.

Or they could talk about unionizing.

23, Apr, 2019

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Maine & NH Flight Safety Workers Organize Union!

Twelve workers at Flight Safety Services Corporation — a company that works on the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus at Pease Air National Guard Base in Portsmouth, New Hampshire — have formed a union and affiliated with the International Association of Machinist (IAM) District Lodge

18, Apr, 2019