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Sex workers at Nevada brothel fight to unionize

Courtesans at Sheri's Ranch seek to become the first unionized sex workers in the U.S.

Hampton Roads Mayors Oppose Public Sector Union Rights

Teamsters Local 822 leader Paul Trujillo argues workers shouldn't have to wait for dignity and the right to organize.

Maine State Employees Demand Pay Raise from Governor Mills

Union leader calls on governor to address state worker pay gap and improve working conditions

San Francisco Teachers Strike for 2% Raise

Week-long walkout disrupts students' education

Nevada Sex Workers Seek Unionization for Safe Workplaces

Sheri's Ranch workers file petition to become first unionized brothel in US

Texas AFL-CIO Announces 2024 Primary Endorsements

Labor organization backs candidates at federal, state, and local levels across Texas

San Francisco Teachers Win Fully Funded Health Care, Wage Increases After 4-Day Strike

The union received much of their demands, including fully employer-paid family health care benefits and wage increases.

Duluth News Tribune Republishes 1976 Front Pages for America's 250th Anniversary

Daily look back at local and world events, ads, and community life during the Bicentennial year

Guest Worker's Relatives Accept Body After TVK Promises Financial Aid

The party assured support for the family of Suraj, who died at a meeting in Salem.

San Francisco Teachers Strike Ends With $183M Deal

New contract increases SFUSD's annual budget by nearly 15%, but funding sources remain unclear.

Sex Workers at Nevada Brothel Fight to Unionize

Sheri's Ranch employees seek to become first sex workers in U.S. to form a union.

Hundreds of Chicago Firefighters and Paramedics Still Waiting for Back Pay

Administrative mistakes by the city have delayed distribution of retroactive pay raises

San Francisco Teachers Strike Amid Pension Woes

Public school students miss class as teachers demand higher pay and benefits

Republican Candidate Falsely Claims Union Snub

UAW proves it invited Mike Rogers to key event, despite his claims

San Francisco Teachers Strike Enters Fifth Day as Dem Candidates Criticized for Siding with Union

The $7 million-a-day strike has disrupted education for 50,000 students, with Democrats accused of "sucking up" to the teachers' union for political gain.

Public Safety Unions Back Incumbent Bexar County Judge Sakai

Police, firefighters, and sheriff's deputies unions endorse Sakai over former San Antonio mayor Nirenberg in Democratic primary

Missouri AFL-CIO Opposes Bill to Eliminate State Income Tax

Union warns proposed constitutional amendment could drastically increase sales and use taxes on working families

Michigan Senate Hopefuls Vie for Union Support

Democrats fight to win back working-class voters in key Senate race

California Union Pushes Billionaire Tax Proposal

SEIU-UHW union leader Dave Regan has a history of using ballot initiatives to pressure lawmakers.

Michigan Senate Candidates Vie for Union Support

Democrats fight to win back working-class voters in high-profile primary race

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