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AFL-CIO Warns Against Hasty Reopening Of Economy: ‘Many More Deaths’

21 Apr, 2020

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21 Apr, 2020

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AFL-CIO Warns Against Hasty Reopening Of Economy: ‘Many More Deaths’

The AFL-CIO warned Tuesday that workplaces were still far too dangerous to consider reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, even as some governors are starting to lift restrictions in order to get businesses up and running again.

AFL-CIO Warns Against Hasty Reopening Of Economy: ‘Many More Deaths’

Heroes on the Frontlines of COVID-19

20 Apr, 2020

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20 Apr, 2020

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Heroes on the Frontlines of COVID-19

This has been a month like no other in modern American history. We are in a war against an invisible virus that has required most people to stay home to fight it.

Heroes on the Frontlines of COVID-19

Putting Profits Over People': Unions Warn New COVID-19 Guidance From Trump CDC Endangers Frontline Workers

13 Apr, 2020

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13 Apr, 2020

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Putting Profits Over People': Unions Warn New COVID-19 Guidance From Trump CDC Endangers Frontline Workers

"Once again the CDC is putting profits over people with its latest recommendations that downgrade worker protections at a time when they are needed most," said Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO.

Putting Profits Over People': Unions Warn New COVID-19 Guidance From Trump CDC Endangers Frontline Workers

The New Front-Line Coronavirus Workers: Grocery Clerks, Delivery Drivers

27 Mar, 2020

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27 Mar, 2020

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The New Front-Line Coronavirus Workers: Grocery Clerks, Delivery Drivers

Much of the American workplace has shut down, sending millions of employees home to wait out the coronavirus pandemic.

The New Front-Line Coronavirus Workers: Grocery Clerks, Delivery Drivers

It’s Time for A Higher Minimum Wage in North Carolina

27 Feb, 2020

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27 Feb, 2020

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It’s Time for A Higher Minimum Wage in North Carolina

North Carolina workers need a raise.

It’s Time for A Higher Minimum Wage in North Carolina

Trump Betrays His Promise to Protect and Fight for American Workers

24 Feb, 2020

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24 Feb, 2020

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Trump Betrays His Promise to Protect and Fight for American Workers

Campaigning for the presidency in 2016, Donald Trump promised that, if he was elected, “American worker[s] will finally have a president who will protect them and fight for them.”  Has he kept this promise?

Trump Betrays His Promise to Protect and Fight for American Workers