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Politics, Progressivism and the Future of the Democratic Party
By Basil Anthony Smikle Jr. Earlier this year, Gallup reported that a record number of Americans identify as Independents. Forty-two percent of the country shed traditional political party labels: Republican Party identification fell to 25% while 31% identified with Democrats – down from 36% in 2008 when Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama battled for the…
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Another Look at Labor in Dark Times – Part 3: Glimpses To Make One Less Forlorn
This is the final installment in a three-part series by Nick Unger on union structures, labor consciousness and the possibilities of organized labor moving forward. Read Part I: Thoughts on Union Structures, Labor History And Union Member Consciousness and Part II: Hello & Goodbye with Far Too Little In Between for the full picture. __________________________________________________ “Once the…
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Communications Coordinator at The Vermont Workers’ Center
Communications Coordinator (full time): The Vermont Workers’ Center – Jobs with Justice (VWC) is accepting applications for a full time Communications Coordinator. The Communications Coordinator is responsible for developing and carrying out the communications plan for the Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign and the Vermont Workers’ Center. Details: This position will be expected to…
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Gag Rules and Wage Discrimination: Why Workers Need to Know Their Rights
Under the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, workers have a right to organize a union to negotiate with employers. So how can so many workplaces impose gag rules, prohibiting employees from discussing pay with one another? In When the Boss Says, ‘Don’t Tell Your Coworkers How Much You Get Paid’, a recent article in The…
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