Monthly Archives: March 2011
Rights We Take for Granted: The Triangle Waist Factory Fire & Labor’s Legacy
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In the early 1900s, The Triangle Waist Company was one of the largest makers of shirtwaists, a popular women’s blouse that had a tight waist and puffy sleeves. Approximately 500 people—mostly immigrant women—worked at the Triangle Waist Company’s New York … Continue reading
Hundreds Gather After Work to Defend the Dream in Denver
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Yesterday, in 60 cities across the nation—including every capital city—thousands of Americans rallied to show their support for unions, teachers, public workers, the people of Wisconsin, and the American dream. Even on a weekday, the rallies drew tens of thousands … Continue reading
What Happens Next in Wisconsin?
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On Friday afternoon, Wisconsin governor Scott Walker signed into law a bill that will strip Wisconsin’s public employee unions of their collective bargaining rights. The bill’s signing comes just two days after the controversial vote by State Senate which took … Continue reading
Why Unions?
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I have been a proponent of labor unions for all of my adult life, and for years have dedicated my Twitter feed to reporting labor news. Many people know very little about unions nor have they ever given much thought … Continue reading
